Innovation Agency

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition which can lead to extremely high cholesterol levels. It's passed down through families and without treatment, FH can lead to heart disease at a very young age. But it can be treated with medicines and a healthy lifestyle - the key is diagnosis. A pilot scheme supported by the Innovation Agency is aiming to help increase detection of FH at an early age. Dr Sue Kemsley, a GP in Cheshire, is leading the parent-child screening programme for FH and she explains how it works and the significant difference it could make.