Why the study?
Does the measurement of LDL-C, lipoprotein(a), and HDL-C levels in children from FH families allow accurate diagnosis and identification of highest CVD risk kindreds?
Does the measurement of LDL-C, lipoprotein(a), and HDL-C levels in children from FH families allow accurate diagnosis and identification of highest CVD risk kindreds?
Lipid profiling in children from FH families is crucial for early diagnosis and identifying kindreds at the highest cardiovascular risk.
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Supports lipid profiling in children from FH families for early risk stratification; leaves open whether this improves long-term CVD outcomes.
Wiegman et al. (2003) studied this question.
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