[Familial hypercholesterolemia in children. A management program. Procedures for diagnosis and treatment in our pediatric departments].

A Norwegian programme for treatment and selective screening of familial hypercholesterolaemia has been developed which takes into account family history and levels of hypercholesterolaemia. The programme includes recommendations on when and whom to screen for familial hypercholesterolaemia. With regard to treatment, special emphasis is placed on diet. The working group suggests that small lipid clinics with a dietitian should be established in some paediatric departments.