Primary Hypercholesterolemia in Children, a Cause of Early Atherosclerosis

Authors

  • Rodica Manasia

Keywords:

primary genetic forms of HC, diagnosis, management of HC, child

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is a major health problem worldwide, as a result of the atherosclerotic process (ATS) that occurs in childhood. Certain types of hyper- cholesterolemia observed in children, such as familial hypercholesterolemia caused by an abnormality of the low density lipoprotein receptor gene, involve an increased risk of early ATS and premature cardiovascular complications. The aim of this paper is to present the practical aspects of running familial HC screening, as well as the prin- ciples and methods of diet and drug treatment.

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Published

2014-02-25

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Manasia R. Primary Hypercholesterolemia in Children, a Cause of Early Atherosclerosis. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2014 Feb. 25 [cited 2025 Oct. 5];85(2):163-9. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/210

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Vol. 85 No. 2 (2012)

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