Other Lipid Biomarkers

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Key Takeaways

Pediatric lipid screening is vital for early dyslipidemia detection, reducing future cardiovascular disease risk.
Guidelines suggest universal screening at ages 9-11 and 17-21, with selective screening for at-risk children.
Implementation is inconsistent due to barriers like lack of awareness and time constraints in clinical settings.
Strategies to enhance uptake include routine integration, electronic health record reminders, and education for providers and families.

Panelists discuss how comprehensive lipid assessment should include VLDL, HDL, triglycerides, and relevant ratios as they provide valuable insights into cardiovascular risk beyond LDL-C measurements alone.

EP: 1.Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease

EP: 2.AHA Guidelines and Patient Mortality

EP: 3.Role of LDL-C in ASCVD

EP: 4.Pediatric Lipid Screening

EP: 5.Lp(a) in Pediatrics

EP: 6.DCRM Recommendations for Lipid Testing and LDL-C Management

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EP: 7.Other Lipid Biomarkers

EP: 8.LDL-C Management in Subpopulations

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What considerations do you give to other lipid biomarkers, such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides? Should clinicians be looking at ratios, such as TC/HCL or LDL/HDL?