Statin Prescription Rates in Children With Severe Dyslipidemia in the United States

Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) in children has been shown to predict development of atherosclerotic disease in adulthood.1 Statins are primarily used for lowering LDL-C exerting its effect through inhibition of hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase.2

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - June 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Krishna Kishore Umapathi, Aravind Thavamani Source Type: research