Empowering nurses to play a pivotal role in identifying early onset coronary artery disease due to the genetic disorder Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
Australian Resources
For detailed Australian resources related to Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
For Australian FH and Lp(a) Specialists
MISSION
- To collaborate and form academic and clinical partnership with nurses to disseminate evidence based education and knowledge in relation to Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH).
- To facilitate partnerships with nurses, patients and other expert health professionals to increase awareness of this potentially deadly genetic lipid disorder and enable cascade screening.
- To improve the FH patient’s continuum of care pathway through cost effective service delivery and precision medicine in the primary care setting.
- To apply the methods and techniques for cholesterol management in FH to all patients who have difficulty with Lipid control.
- To share knowledge about setting up and operating Lipid Clinics so they can proliferate and serve the community.
About Jackie
Jackie Ryan
MNurs(NursPract) MNurs GDipHlthSc GCert(CC) RN
Nurse Practitioner specialising in:
Cardiometabolic Disorders & Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
Assessment and Diagnostic Services
Please contact preferred surgery for appointments: see Active Lipid Clinic links below.
CONTACT JACKIE
Active Lipid Clinics
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Elevate Your FH Patient Care with "A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses"
Elevate Your FH Patient Care with "A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses"
The Definitive Resource on Familial Hypercholesterolemia for Nurses
In the complex landscape of cardiovascular health, "A Pocket Guide of FH for Nurses" emerges as a vital tool for nurses dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). This meticulously crafted guide by Jackie Ryan NP and Laurie Kear RN, with a foreword penned by the esteemed cardiologist Dr. Warrick Bishop, encapsulates decades of clinical expertise into a concise, practical manual.
Why This Book is a Must-Have:
- Expertly Curated Content: Navigate the complexities of FH with insights from Jackie Ryan and Laurie Kear, bolstered by Dr. Warrick Bishop's profound foreword that underscores the urgency and importance of early FH identification and management.
- Clinically Relevant Tools: Armed with diagnostic criteria, treatment pathways, and educational strategies, this guide is your comprehensive companion for FH patient care.
- Empowerment Through Knowledge: Elevate your practice with cutting-edge information on genetic underpinnings, latest treatments, and patient engagement techniques for FH.
Key Features:
- Foreword by Dr. Warrick Bishop: Gain perspective on FH's critical importance in preventive cardiology, as highlighted by a leader in the field.
- Hands-On Diagnostic Tools: From the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Score to visual diagnostic aids, equip yourself with the means to accurately identify FH in clinical settings.
- In-Depth Treatment Insights: Explore the spectrum of FH management, including statin therapy, lifestyle modifications, and emerging treatments.
- Practical Format: Designed to fit in your pocket, this guide ensures you have quick access to essential information anytime, anywhere.