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July 24, 2026

Austrian Lipid Consensus 2026: a national blueprint for earlier detection and lifelong cardiovascular prevention

A major new Austrian consensus brings together 32 experts from 15 medical societies and places early detection, personalised prevention and modern management of lipid disorders—including familial hypercholesterolaemia and elevated lipoprotein(a)—at the centre of cardiovascular health. The Österreichischer Lipidkonsensus 2026, published in July 2026 in the Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary and evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, […]
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July 14, 2026

EU Screening Week 2026: A New European Initiative for Prevention and Early Detection

The European Commission is preparing the first EU Screening Week, planned for 29 September–4 October 2026. Linked to World Heart Day, the EU Safe Hearts Plan and the Know Your Numbers campaign, the initiative aims to create a visible Europe-wide moment for prevention, screening and early detection. The central message is simple: people should know […]
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June 30, 2026

FHEF June 2026 Edition Heart Beat Newsletter

June was a month of advocacy, collaboration, and progress across the FH Europe Foundation network, with important developments in EU policy, rare disease advocacy, research, and patient engagement. As summer begins, our community continues to drive forward early detection, prevention, and equitable care for inherited lipid disorders. Catch up on the key highlights from the […]
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June 30, 2026

FHEF Patient Ambassadors: Ensuring the Patient Voice is Seen, Heard and Shaping the Future

Across Europe and beyond, FH Europe Foundation (FHEF) Patient Ambassadors are increasingly taking their place on international stages—bringing the lived experience of inherited lipid disorders to scientific congresses, policy discussions, industry forums and educational events. Their voices are helping to shape conversations, influence decisions and ensure that patients remain at the heart of research, innovation […]
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