Cholesterol: Screening
2026-05-13 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL164 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework will include measures to test levels of lipoprotein (a) among people with a family history of premature heart disease or familial hypercholesterolaemia.
Answer
Integrated care boards are responsible for improving how familial hypercholesterolaemia is identified and treated, with support from national genetic testing services. Once someone is diagnosed, they are cared for using national guidance, which usually in...