Rapid uptake products
Find out about the rapid uptake products for lipid management currently being supported by the AAC to improve uptake in the NHS
NHSE&I is working with Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd as part of a collaboration which includes resources in the form of funding, skills, expertise, project management and administrative support. Cholesterol Now is part of this collaboration for which Novartis has provided funding. HEART UK have contributed expertise in the development of the materials and hosted this initiative on their website, AAC have contributed to the development of the strategy, campaign and materials. Both the AAC and Novartis have checked these materials for factual accuracy and against the relevant guidance or codes, as applicable.
Cholesterol Now is a campaign to give healthcare professionals tools and information on cholesterol management to support patients in taking control of their cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of premature mortality in England, causing a quarter of all deaths in the UK (1). Improving the treatment of high-risk conditions, such as high cholesterol, is a vital part of CVD prevention. As set out in the NHS Long Term Plan - CVD is the single biggest area where the NHS can save lives over the next 10 years
High cholesterol is a risk to health and well-being
- About 220,000 people in the UK have familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), of whom less than 8% are currently identified (2)
- 7.1% of deaths in England are caused each year by high cholesterol (3)
- There are over 100,000 hospital admissions in the UK each year due to heart attacks – that’s 1 every 5 minutes (4)
- Research has shown that a 1-mmol/L reduction in LDL-C reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events by 23% (5)
Conversations with patients about cholesterol management
Watch real clinicians guide patients through common cholesterol-related scenarios, then click the link to find out more by exploring our e-learning modules
Reducing CVD risk through lifestyle changes
Reducing CVD risk through lifestyle changes Sharon, 60, is meeting with a dietitian after a referral from her GP.
See how lifestyle changes can influence cardiovascular health and overall well-being
For more information on diet and lifestyle, visit the HEART UK e-learning modules
Addressing statin intolerance
Lynda, 80, is experiencing muscle pain and is concerned it's caused by her statin. Explore how the GP helps relieve this symptom while keeping Lynda’s cholesterol under control.
For more information on statin intolerance, visit the HEART UK e-learning modules
Identifying FH
Paul, 45, is concerned about the risk of heart attack in his family. Watch how the GP discusses this with Paul and makes a recommendation of FH and cholesterol testing
For more information on FH, visit the HEART UK e-learning modules
Cholesterol management guides for patients
Discover free educational guides for patients that you can download and share
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Tackling Cholesterol Together
Explore these initiatives from HEART UK, the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) and the AHSN Network
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AAC, Accelerated Access Collaborative; AHSN, Academic Health Science Networks; CVD, cardiovascular disease; FH, familial hypercholesterolaemia; NHSE&I, NHS England and NHS Improvement
References
1. National Health Service (NHS). The NHS Long Term Plan. Available at: https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nhs-long-term-plan-version-1.2.pdf (Accessed October 2021).
2. National Health Service (NHS). Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/london-clinical-networks/our-networks/cardiac/familial-hypercholesterolaemia/ (Accessed October 2021).
3. GOV. Health matters: preventing cardiovascular disease. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-matters-preventing-cardiovascular-disease/health-matters-preventing-cardiovascular-disease (Accessed October 2021).
4. British Heart Foundation (BHF). Facts and figures. Available at: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/contact-the-press-office/facts-and-figures (Accessed October 2021).
5. Silverman M et al. JAMA 2016; doi:10.1001/jama.2016.13985.