Be Familiar With the Role of Statins in Children
November 2022
More children will be screened and treated for dyslipidemia...now that Canadian guidelines suggest expanded screening.
About 1 in 300 children are born with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)...which can lead to heart disease, stroke, and early death in adulthood if not treated.
But up to 60% of these kids remain undiagnosed if only those with a family history of dyslipidemia or premature CV disease are screened.
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