Maria Cherska: High Cholesterol Isn’t Always Diet or Lifestyle – Sometimes It’s Genetic
Maria Cherska, The Head of Cardiology Department at The State Institution V.P. Komisarenko Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“24 September – FH Awareness Day
High cholesterol is not always caused by diet or lifestyle. Sometimes, the reason is genetic.
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition that can lead to very high LDL cholesterol levels from an early age – often long before a person feels any symptoms.
That is why early detection matters:
- Know your LDL-C level
- Pay attention to premature heart attacks or strokes in your family
- If FH is suspected, think beyond one patient – screen the family
- Detect elevated cholesterol early, including in children when appropriate
- Start prevention before cardiovascular disease has a chance to develop
One cholesterol test can become the first step in protecting an entire family.
FH Awareness Day is a reminder that knowing your numbers is not simply about a laboratory result.
It is about understanding your risk – and acting on it early.”
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