Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Pediatric Patients

Published: February 25, 2019

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  • This update to the 2006 Scientific Statement on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Pediatric Patients discusses presentations that make the young heart more vulnerable to accelerated arteriosclerosis and coronary artery abnormalities.
  • It includes descriptions of traditional CVD risk factors during childhood, important high-risk medical conditions, and cardiac and vascular abnormalities.
  • Considerations for clinical management regarding the assessment and risk reduction of pediatric populations at high risk for premature CVD are presented.