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Cholesterol Efflux Assay
Published on: March 6, 2012
Cholesterol screening in an at-risk pediatric population
Michael Joseph O'Grady1, Anne-Marie Brown, Michael Brendan O'Neill
1Department of Paediatrics, Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, Ireland. michael_ogrady2001@hotmail.com
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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