The Diagnosis and Treatment of Lipid Abnormalities in Pediatric Patients

Lipid abnormalities in youth pose place patients at risk for the early development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). A growing body of evidence supports early detection and treatment of dyslipidemia in youth. While lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone of treatment, there are a growing number of safe and effective lipid-lowering therapies that providers can feel comfortable initiating in their patients with the appropriate patient selection and monitoring.