A 12-year-old who weighs 200 pounds has been on a diet and exercise program for the past 6 months. His or her weight has not changed. Other vital signs include blood pressure 130/70 mm Hg, pulse 80, and respiratory rate (RR) 20 at rest. Family history does not include severe issues with cholesterol at young ages. A paternal uncle had a myocardial infarction last year at age 42. Both grandfathers died from strokes prior to age 65. The lipid profile shows low-density lipoprotein 200 and high-density lipoprotein 40. The mother wants “pills” to control the lipid levels.
1. Are statins given to children?
2. Would the gender of the patient make a difference?
3. How would you approach obtaining information on the prior lifestyle management plan?
4. How would you classify this patient in terms of cardiac risk?
1. Are statins given to children?
2. Would the gender of the patient make a difference?
3. How would you approach obtaining information on the prior lifestyle management plan?
4. How would you classify this patient in terms of cardiac risk?
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