EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPOPROTEINEMIA IN CHILDREN

This article is an updated review emphasizing the importance of preven ting cardiovascular disease starting in childhood through the modifica tion of risk factors. There is a strong rationale for the initiation o f dyslipoproteinemia treatment in Childhood to Limit the earliest stag es of atherosclerosis, to establish lifelong lifestyle changes in diet and activity, and to limit the acquisition of additional cardiovascul ar disease risk factors such as smoking and obesity. Recent developmen ts in therapy for pediatric dyslipoproteinemia, prevention programs, a nd screening guidelines are discussed.