“I have FH, FH doesn't have me!”
with Fran Emmolo Gamella
Fran Emmolo Gamella is a young mother of two living with Familial Hypercholesterolemia. She was diagnosed with FH in her mid-20s but it wasn't until she had a heart attack at age 31 that she became really serious about her medical care. Her six-year-old daughter has also been diagnosed with FH. Fran works as a Medical Assistant in a primary care practice setting and is passionate about raising awareness for FH. LDL of >190—definitely get it checked out!
Connect
- The FH Foundation
- The FH Foundation on Twitter: @TheFHFoundation
- The FH Foundation on Instagram: @fhfoundation
- The FH Foundation on Facebook
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Screening, diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult patients. National Lipid Association. 2011.
- What can 23andMe results tell you about your cholesterol-related risks?
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia: The Symptomless Sickness
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