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August 17, 2026

My reflections from the 2026 Amgen Advocacy Summit

A short note before I begin: this is not intended as a promotion of Amgen or of the Summit. It is my personal reflection on four days of meetings, discussions and learning, viewed through the lens of a patient organisation working in cardiovascular health, inherited lipid disorders, early detection and prevention. Amgen is one of […]

July 31, 2026

FHEF July 2026 Edition Heart Beat Newsletter

July was a month of preparation, advocacy, and momentum across the FH Europe Foundation network, with major developments in screening policy, rare disease recognition, precision medicine, and emerging treatment options. As the community prepares for FH Awareness Day, EU Screening Week, and key international events, efforts continue to advance early detection, patient empowerment, and equitable […]

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, […]

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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