SPRUCe | Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Children and Adolescents

Did you know that 1:250 people have Familial Hypercholesterolemia?  Are you screening ALL your PEDIATRIC patients as guidelines suggest?  Do you know what to do with the lab results?

Join this free online session, hosted by SPRUCe, with a presentation from Kevin Harris, MD, MHSc and Venessa Thorsen, BSc (Hons), MSc Candidate.

Presentation learning objectives:

·       Understand the prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Canada and the role of screening.

·       Recall diagnostic criteria for Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

·       Describe appropriate cholesterol screening tests for children.

·       Formulate treatment plans for children and adolescents with Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

·       Recall and apply guideline recommendations to clinical scenarios.

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