MUSM Pediatric Grand Rounds
Pediatric Dyslipidemia-Trimming the Fat
1. Name the recommended age groups for lipid screening per the current AAP-approved guidelines
2. Identify a patient who likely has familial hypercholesterolemia and may need more aggressive management
3. Choose a statin therapy for the management of hypercholesterolemia to best achieve goal LDL levels
4. Give your patient at least 2 nonpharmacological recommendations to improve their lipid levels