Low density lipoprotein screening

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]

Screening

Screening in Adults

Screening for dyslipidemia, including high LDL, is indicated among the following:

• Men age 35 years and older (Grade: A Recommendation)
• Men age 20 to 35 years in case of an elevated risk for coronary heart disease (Grade: B Recommendation)
• Women age 45 years and older for in case of an elevated risk for coronary heart disease (Grade: A Recommendation)
• Women age 20 to 45 years in case of an elevated risk for coronary heart disease (Grade: B Recommendation)

Screening in Children

There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for dyslipidemia among infants, children, adolescents, or young adults less than 20 years of age.

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