Familial hypercholesterolemia care by Dutch pediatricians-mind the gaps.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) leads to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Since the first functional and morphologic changes of the arterial wall occur in childhood, treatment should start early in childhood to mitigate the elevated risk of ASCVD. Pediatricians play an important role in the detection and care of children with FH. In this study, we aim to explore potential gaps in FH care amongst Dutch pediatricians, in order to enhance their knowledge and awareness of detecting and treating children with FH.

Methods

An anonymous online survey, deployed using Google Forms, including 26 closed and semi-closed questions on FH care in children was distributed by t

SUBMITTER: van den Bosch SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322321 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature