Pediatric hyperlipidemia
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2024-03
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Elsevier
Abstract
The leading cause of mortality worldwide is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerotic plaques are well known to originate early in the childhood. Identifying hyperlipidemia in early childhood creates an op- portunity to prevent major cardiovascular events in adults. Children with identified risk factors are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular incidents in later life. This article emphasizes the diagnosis and management of pediatric hyperlipidemia with reference to the recent guidelines. In terms of etiology pediatric hyperlipidemia are divided into primary and secondary causes. The mainstay of management includes high-risk target screening, early risk factor identification and lifestyle modifications in vulnerable population. Drug therapy is recommended in primary hyperlipidemia and in children with no response to lifestyle changes.
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Hyperlipidemia, Pediatric, Dyslipidemia, Cardiovascular diseases, Pharmacotherapy
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Garg Ankit, Radhakrishnan S. . Pediatric hyperlipidemia. Indian Heart Journal. 2024 Mar; 76(1): 104-107