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Cholesterol screening in an at-risk pediatric population
Published in:
Pediatr Cardiol, Vol: 29, Page: 609-13
Publication Date:
May 2008
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in children and adolescents (8-18 years) in whom one parent had a history of premature ischemic heart disease (<55 years)
Abstract:
Elevation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a recognized risk factor for premature atherosclerosis and such elevations have their antecedents in the pediatric population. This study evaluated the frequency of elevated LDL cholesterol in children and adolescents (8-18 years) in whom one parent had a history of premature ischemic heart disease (<55 years). Patients had a fasting lipid profile performed and results were classified as normal, borderline/high, or high in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines. Fifty-two parents had a total of 97 children and adolescents who were eligible for screening. Ninety-three initially consented and fasting lipid profiles were obtained in 82 (84.5%) children. Prevalences of high and borderline/high LDL cholesterol were (7/82) 8.5% and (17/82) 20.7%, respectively. Screening for hypercholesterolemia in these at-risk children and adolescents is prudent and dietary advice must be offered.
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Study Type:
Study Papers » Screening Study » Descriptive Studies - Studies with a health technology dimension
Categories:
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; premature ischemic heart disease
International Classification:
Diseases of the circulatory system - Ischemic heart disease
Keywords:
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Cholesterol, LDL/ blood
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Female
- Humans
- Hypercholesterolemia/blood/ diagnosis/epidemiology
- Male
- Mass Screening
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Mayo)