Hear Powerful Stories Of Individuals Living With Familial Hypercholesterolemia In ABC’s “Family Heartbeats Unmasked”

The new initiative aims to increase visibility and promote early detection of FH in communities of color on FH Awareness Day and during National Cholesterol Education Month

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is proud to introduce its timely new campaign, “Family Heartbeats Unmasked – Sharing Stories. Empowering Communities. Saving Generations.” This effort is dedicated to raising awareness about Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that significantly increases the risk of early heart disease and is often underdiagnosed, especially in Black Americans and other minority populations.