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Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels in Childhood a
Author(s) -
KWITEROVICH PETER O.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1991.tb43721.x
Subject(s) - plasma lipoprotein , lipoprotein , chemistry , cholesterol , biochemistry
The normal distributions of plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels in American children and adolescents are well-documented. These values can be used as working guidelines for the diagnosis of children felt to be at high risk for CAD in adulthood and those who may be suspected of having one of the inherited disorders or dyslipoproteinemias associated with premature CAD in adulthood.