Abstract
Key Points The etiology of premature cardiovascular disease in children is multifactorial Hypocholesteremia Obesity/lack of physical activity Smoking The goals of preventive cardiology are to Prevent, identify, and treat potential atherosclerotic cardiac risk factors. Educate children and families on preventive strategies. Intervene early to decrease the burden of atherosclerotic heart disease in adult life. The American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics have proposed a risk stratification and treatment algorithm for children at increased risk for premature coronary heart disease. The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends 2 separate approaches to managing hypercholesterolemia in children. Broad, population-based approach Iindividualized patient approach
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