cholesterol check for children : During most of this cholesterol test performed by adults. But now the children should also conduct tests of cholesterol to prevent heart disease later in life.
American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed the new guidelines that children should do a cholesterol test at age 9-11 years and then repeated again when aged 17-21 years, even in children who have no risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.
Previously only children who have a history of high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes or obesity are required to perform cholesterol tests. But now recommended for all children in detecting an increase in cholesterol and preventing heart disease.
"Atherosclerosis can begin very early, even in infants up to children with genetic cholesterol problems, so screening is an important step for all children," said Dr. Patrick McBride who participated in making the guidelines, as quoted from ABCNews.
This recommendation was greeted positively by the cardiologist and children, especially in the face of diabetes and obesity in children has been increasing. The results of these recommendations have been presented at the meeting of the American Heart Association and published online in the journal Pediatrics.
In a previous study found about 10-13 percent of children and adolescents have high cholesterol levels of more than 200 mg / dl. Though high cholesterol is known as a person is at risk factors of heart attacks and strokes.
"If it is known to have high cholesterol then it could be a motivation for families to make changes such as eating dinner with the family, reducing fast food and sugary drinks and activities," says Dr. Ellen Rome, head of adolescent medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Cholesterol testing in these recommendations are relatively very easy for the children. By using fingerprick tests will tell doctors how much cholesterol value that is owned and kids do not need to fast beforehand.
If known to the child's cholesterol level is high, then the doctor will discuss with the family on diet, nutrition and exercise and perform the re-examination 4-6 months later.
Generally, high cholesterol levels in children do not need drugs to help lower it, but with a diet or eating a proper diet and exercise can help lower cholesterol levels in the child.
Cholesterol Check
American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed the new guidelines that children should do a cholesterol test at age 9-11 years and then repeated again when aged 17-21 years, even in children who have no risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.
Previously only children who have a history of high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes or obesity are required to perform cholesterol tests. But now recommended for all children in detecting an increase in cholesterol and preventing heart disease.
"Atherosclerosis can begin very early, even in infants up to children with genetic cholesterol problems, so screening is an important step for all children," said Dr. Patrick McBride who participated in making the guidelines, as quoted from ABCNews.
This recommendation was greeted positively by the cardiologist and children, especially in the face of diabetes and obesity in children has been increasing. The results of these recommendations have been presented at the meeting of the American Heart Association and published online in the journal Pediatrics.
In a previous study found about 10-13 percent of children and adolescents have high cholesterol levels of more than 200 mg / dl. Though high cholesterol is known as a person is at risk factors of heart attacks and strokes.
"If it is known to have high cholesterol then it could be a motivation for families to make changes such as eating dinner with the family, reducing fast food and sugary drinks and activities," says Dr. Ellen Rome, head of adolescent medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Cholesterol testing in these recommendations are relatively very easy for the children. By using fingerprick tests will tell doctors how much cholesterol value that is owned and kids do not need to fast beforehand.
If known to the child's cholesterol level is high, then the doctor will discuss with the family on diet, nutrition and exercise and perform the re-examination 4-6 months later.
Generally, high cholesterol levels in children do not need drugs to help lower it, but with a diet or eating a proper diet and exercise can help lower cholesterol levels in the child.
Cholesterol Check
