Learning objectives:

After watching this webinar, participants will: 

• have greater knowledge of diagnostic criteria for familial hypercholesterolemia; 
• know about the genes that cause familial hypercholesterolemia; and
• know about the treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia. 

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To improve understanding about the clinical diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia and the need for genetic verification of mutations leading to FH; to illustrate the need of cascade screening; and to discuss treatment options. 

Currently, patients with familial hypercholesterolemia are underdiagnosed because this genetic disorder is poorly recognised and FH treatment guidelines are insufficiently followed, resulting in excessive morbidity and mortality. 

Main topic

• Preventive Cardiology

Related Topics

• Preventive Cardiology risk factors and prevention - cardiovascular risk assessment
• Preventive Cardiology risks factors and prevention – lipids

Session information

This webinar is designed for members of the Council for Cardiovascular Genomics, members of the ESC Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Unit and the European Society of Preventive Cardiology, and also those wishing to update their scientific knowledge on the topic.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

An application has been made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).