Knowledge gaps in the management of familial hypercholesterolaemia. A UK based survey.

•443 healthcare professionals involved in the management of CVD completed a survey assessing their knowledge of FH.•The prevalence and associated risk of FH continue to be underestimated.•Unless knowledge is improved, patients with FH will continue to be diagnosed late, and may not be managed appropriately.•Knowledge of FH can easily be improved through targeted education.•Fewer than 10% of healthcare professionals surveyed report that their region manages FH well.