TY - JOUR
T1 - Hyperlipidemia
AU - Stewart, Jeremy
AU - McCallin, Tracy
AU - Martinez, Julian
AU - Chacko, Sheebu
AU - Yusuf, Shabana
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved.
PY - 2020/8/1
Y1 - 2020/8/1
N2 - Cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Atherosclerotic plaques are known to start in adolescence, and, therefore, young adults can be affected by coronary artery disease. Children with known risk factors, such as genetic predisposition, including familial hyperlipidemias, diabetes, and renal diseases, are at higher risk. With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic in certain parts of the United States, this problem is further highlighted as an important issue affecting children's health. There are unclear recommendations for pediatricians regarding cholesterol screening of pediatric populations, when to initiate hyperlipidemia treatment with statin therapy, and when to refer to a specialist for further management. This article reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hyperlipidemia, recommendations for screening and types of screening, management (including pharmacology), prognosis, and prevention.
AB - Cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Atherosclerotic plaques are known to start in adolescence, and, therefore, young adults can be affected by coronary artery disease. Children with known risk factors, such as genetic predisposition, including familial hyperlipidemias, diabetes, and renal diseases, are at higher risk. With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic in certain parts of the United States, this problem is further highlighted as an important issue affecting children's health. There are unclear recommendations for pediatricians regarding cholesterol screening of pediatric populations, when to initiate hyperlipidemia treatment with statin therapy, and when to refer to a specialist for further management. This article reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hyperlipidemia, recommendations for screening and types of screening, management (including pharmacology), prognosis, and prevention.
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U2 - 10.1542/pir.2019-0053
DO - 10.1542/pir.2019-0053
M3 - Article
C2 - 32737252
AN - SCOPUS:85089127879
SN - 0191-9601
VL - 41
SP - 393
EP - 402
JO - Pediatrics in review
JF - Pediatrics in review
IS - 8
ER -