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One Woman’s Fight To Expose The Genetic Disease That Made Her An Orphan

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Published: December 22, 2024 by RHJ Producer

Casey Mulligan Walsh only found out she had a genetic disease after the death of both her parents and her brother. She now advocates for early cholesterol testing in children. The earlier it can be detected, the earlier it can be treated, and the more lives can be saved. Our experts discuss the disease and treatment options.


Guest Information:

  • Casey Mulligan Walsh, Author, All I Ever Wanted, Everything I Feared, Ambassador, Family Heart Foundation
  • Dr. Laurence Sperling, Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology, Founder of the Center for Heart Disease Prevention, Emory University School of Medicine, Chief Medical Officer, Family Heart Foundation

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  • Casey Mulligan Walsh
  • X: @CMulliganWalsh
  • Instagram: @caseymulliganwalsh
  • Emory University School of Medicine: Dr. Laurence Sperling
  • Family Heart Foundation
Program #: 24-51Segment Type: Feature StoriesGuests: Casey Mulligan Walsh| Dr. Laurence SperlingPublications: All I Ever Wanted, Everything I FearedInstitutions & Organizations: Family Heart Foundation| The Center for Heart Disease PreventionHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Jason Dickey| Polly Hansen
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