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A patient-focused 3-part webinar series

Clinical guidelines play a powerful role in shaping how dyslipidaemia is diagnosed and treated. Yet for many patients, caregivers, and advocates, these documents can feel complex or difficult to translate into everyday care. 

To bridge this gap, the FH Europe Foundation is launching a three-part webinar series in February 2026 “From Evidence to Everyday Life: Understanding the ESC–EAS Dyslipidaemia Guidelines”. 

This free webinar trilogy is designed to empower patients, caregivers, and patient advocates with a clear, accessible understanding of how dyslipidaemia guidelines are developed, what they recommend, and how they can be used to support informed, shared decision-making in clinical care. 

Why this webinar trilogy matters 

The ESC–EAS Dyslipidaemia Management Guidelines, developed by the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), influence cardiovascular care across Europe and beyond. They help guide decisions on risk assessment, lipid level targets, lifestyle interventions, and medical treatments.

This webinar trilogy will focus on:

Webinar format

All three sessions will have the same patient-friendly format:

Who should attend?

This webinar trilogy is designed for:

Webinar 1 

Behind the Guidelines: How Medical Recommendations Are Built – and Why They Matter to Patients 

📅 12 February 2026 | 6:00 pm CET 👉 Register here 

This first webinar explains how European medical guidelines are developed, how evidence is assessed, and how transparency and independence are ensured. It also explores how patients can use guidelines responsibly in real life.

Key topics include:

Speakers

Webinar 2 

The 2019 ESC–EAS Dyslipidaemia Guidelines Explained: What They Mean for Patients 

📅 19 February 2026 | 6:00 pm CET 👉 Register here 

This session provides a patient-friendly explanation of the 2019 ESC–EAS Dyslipidaemia Guidelines, including their rationale, key recommendations, and challenges in real-world implementation.

Key topics include:

Speakers

Webinar 3 

What’s New in 2025? Understanding the Latest ESC–EAS Dyslipidaemia Guidelines Focused Update 

📅 26 February 2026 | 6:00 pm CET 👉 Register here 

The final webinar explains what has changed in the 2025 focused update of the ESC–EAS Dyslipidaemia Guidelines, why these changes were made, and what they mean for patients now and in the future.

Key topics include:

Speakers

We are pleased to welcome Corazón Sin Fronteras to the FH Europe Foundation Network. Based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, this long-standing cardiovascular health association joins our growing European community dedicated to improving prevention, care, and patient support in cardiovascular disease. 

Founded in 2005 and formally registered in the Basque Country, Corazón Sin Fronteras is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting heart health, preventing cardiovascular disease, and supporting patients and families. Their work spans education, prevention, rehabilitation, and community engagement, with activities ranging from public awareness campaigns and cardiovascular health events to patient support initiatives and collaboration with healthcare professionals. 

Joining the FH Europe Foundation Network is a natural step for Corazón Sin Fronteras. With a strong focus on prevention, patient wellbeing, and community empowerment, the organisation recognised the value of connecting with a wider European movement advocating for early detection, equitable care, and improved outcomes in inherited lipid conditions and premature cardiovascular disease. 

This partnership is built on a shared commitment to: 

Corazón Sin Fronteras brings valuable strengths to the network. Their presence enhances representation from Spain and adds important regional, cultural, and linguistic perspectives. Their long-standing experience in prevention and community-based education complements the network’s work in early detection, patient empowerment, and cardiovascular risk reduction. 

Their active involvement in initiatives such as World Heart Day, cardiovascular health weeks, peer support activities, and public outreach aligns closely with the FH Europe Foundation’s commitment to community-led health promotion. These shared efforts will reinforce collective visibility, impact, and advocacy at both national and European levels. 

Through membership in the FH Europe Foundation Network, Corazón Sin Fronteras will benefit from: 

At the same time, the network is strengthened by: 

Together, we continue to build a strong, connected European network committed to reducing the burden of inherited and preventable cardiovascular conditions and improving the lives of patients and families across Europe.