Pediatric hyperlipidemia

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.PMID:38599724 | DOI:10.1016/j.ihj.2023.11.269
Source: Indian Heart J - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research