Diet and Lipid-Lowering Nutraceuticals in Pediatric Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia - PubMed
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetically determined disease characterized by elevated plasma total and LDL cholesterol levels from the very first years of life, leading to early atherosclerosis. Nutritional intervention is...
This review examines nutritional interventions and nutraceuticals for treating dyslipidemia in childhood, focusing on lipid-lowering supplements, their mechanisms, and the benefits and risks in pediatric patients with severe dyslipidemia.
Familial hypercholesterolemia in children and the importance of early treatment - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38363694/
Children with familial hypercholesterolemia benefit from early detection and optimal treatment of their elevated LDL-C levels.
Early detection and optimal lipid-lowering therapy in children with familial hypercholesterolemia reduce the risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with novel treatments improving outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Austria's health technology assessment (HTA) practices underutilize economic evaluations despite rising healthcare costs. This commentary proposes broadening methods beyond cost-effectiveness analysis to reflect diverse values and address high-cost technologies. Innovative approaches may enhance HTA relevance in Austria and globally.