Arden M R, Schebendach J, Jacobson M S
Center for Atherosclerosis Prevention, Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY 11042.
Compr Ther. 1989 Oct;15(10):69-75.
Atherosclerosis, the most common cause of death in the U.S., is a process that begins in childhood. Conditions and behaviors that have been associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis can be modified, with resulting decreases in risk. All children should be screened for risk factors, which include hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, smoking, obesity, and lack of exercise. Treatment for hypercholesterolemia includes reassurance, modification of the diet and, in rare instances, medication.
动脉粥样硬化是美国最常见的死因，它始于儿童时期。与动脉粥样硬化风险增加相关的状况和行为是可以改变的，从而降低风险。所有儿童都应接受风险因素筛查，这些因素包括高胆固醇血症、高血压、吸烟、肥胖和缺乏运动。高胆固醇血症的治疗包括安慰、饮食调整，在极少数情况下还包括药物治疗。
