Inherited Rare Condition Called HoFH Featured on The Balancing Act® on Lifetime TV
Viewers will learn about rare inherited disease with sky high cholesterol in segment supported by Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION July 26, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® will feature the rare, inherited disorder Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia on their show airing on Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime TV. The segment is supported by Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Make sure to watch as Danielle and Kristy help jump start the day with animated conversation and great information to balance and empower a woman’s life.
Don’t miss this feature taking center stage on The Balancing Act’s line-up:
- The Facts about HoFH, by Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
What if you had high cholesterol but diet, exercise and commonly used medications couldn't lower your cholesterol to a recommended level? This frightening condition is real. It's called HoFH or Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and people inherit it from both of their parents. Join this "Behind the Mystery: Rare and Genetic Diseases" segment as we talk with Dr. Pamela Morris, Cardiologist, Amanda, a 20 year old patient, and Katherine Wilemon from the FH Foundation about the signs, symptoms and what everyone should know about this condition – including that there are treatment options that have been approved in the last year for adults with this disorder. This segment is supported by Aegerion Pharmaceuticals.
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Now in its 6th year, The Balancing Act® continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act is simple - the show strives to help today’s modern woman balance it all by bringing them exceptional solutions to everyday problems. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can tune in to America’s premier morning show The Balancing Act on weekday mornings at 7:00 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime television.
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