Low density lipoprotein screening
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [4]
Overview
Screening
Screening in Adults
Screening for dyslipidemia, including high LDL, is indicated among the following:[1]
- 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 (Grade: I statement.[2]