Abstract

The atherosclerotic process starts in childhood and studies show its development in fetuses. Clinical manifestation often occurs only in the sixth decade of life. Adolescence is a critical period in the development of atherosclerosis, because fatty streaks may change to transition plaque owing to genetic and environment factors. Healthcare by professionals plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, identifying poor lifestyle, positive family history of early cardiovascular disease, or other diseases such as dyslipidemia, obesity, arterial hypertension and diabetes. Dyslipidemia in childhood and adolescence should be treating by dietary therapy and change in lifestyle. Children with high-risk lipid abnormalities should be considered for drug treatment.

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