In this episode, Drs. Christie Ballantyne and Anne Goldberg discuss updates on familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) diagnosis and management. Recent publications in January 2026 in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology and The Journal of Pediatrics address refined diagnostic criteria and special populations including children and pregnant women. In this podcast episode, Drs. Ballantyne and Goldberg discuss the importance of early detection, genetic testing, and treatment.

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Related References:

1. Ahmad Z, Agarwala A, Cuchel M, et al. Update on familial hypercholesterolemia: An expert clinical consensus from the National Lipid Association. J Clin Lipidol. Published online January 29, 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jacl.2026.01.011
2. Flyer JN, Malik S, Hartz J, et al. Accelerating Guideline-Recommended Universal Pediatric Lipid Screening: Launch of the LEAD Pediatric Initiative. J Pediatr. 2026;288:114804. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114804