A new algorithm enables to find people affected by a treatable genetic cardiovascular disease. The expected outcome is a massive increase of life expectancy.

A new clever algorithm allows the identification of people with a variation of FH (familial hypercholesterolemia https://thefhfoundation.org/familial-hypercholesterolemia/what-is-famil….   https://fheurope.org), a set genetic disorders that increase their chance of heart disease and which can be treated with known and cost effective medication. This algorithms mines data sets that are otherwise disconnected and gives the opportunity to identify people at risk who can chose to have a genetic test if they wish to verify if they are indeed affected. This allows for early diagnosis and treatment. This early treatment is known to increase significantly life expectancy and quality. It is estimated that the life span of a million people concerned can be increased on average by ten years. 

(key points:  identification, voluntary choice, treatment available, cost effective, follow up, adherence )