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April 18, 2025

European Patients’ Rights Day

On 18 April, we mark European Patients’ Rights Day – an important occasion dedicated to raising awareness of patients’ rights and promoting their protection across Europe. Established by Cittadinanzattiva/Active Citizenship Network in cooperation with various European citizens' organisations, the day is grounded in the European Charter of Patients’ Rights, which sets out 14 fundamental rights […]
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April 30, 2025

FHEF April 2025 Edition Heart Beat Newsletter

Explore the highlights from FH Europe's April 2025 Heart Beat newsletter to catch up on the latest updates in cardiovascular health, policy, and patient advocacy: Launch of the Galaxy Forces United campaign for HoFH Awareness Day 2025, featuring a multilingual toolkit and webinar trilogy. FHEF’s upcoming participation in the EAS Congress 2025 with a dedicated […]
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April 2, 2025

FHEF March 2025 Edition Heart Beat Newsletter

Explore the highlights from FH Europe's March 2025 Heart Beat newsletter to catch up on the latest news and events in the world of cardiovascular health:   Reflection on the fourth Lp(a) Awareness Day  First-Ever Global Summit on Elevated Lp(a) Addressed Addressed One of the Biggest Unmet Needs in Cardiovascular Health  Preparations for the upcoming HoFH […]
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March 31, 2025

First-Ever Global Summit on Elevated Lp(a) Addressed Critical Gap in Cardiovascular Health affecting 1 in 5 people

Amsterdam, March 31, 2025 – More than 1.4 billion people worldwide are living with elevated Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], an inherited cardiovascular risk factor that often goes undetected. Despite its clear link to heart attacks, strokes, peripheral arterial disease and aortic stenosis, only 1%-2% of the population is tested, leaving millions vulnerable to preventable cardiovascular events. The […]
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