{"id":8860,"date":"2025-10-06T19:31:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jordan-cardiac.org\/?p=8860"},"modified":"2025-10-06T19:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:31:25","slug":"pediatric-cardiology-the-lead-initiative-universal-cholesterol-screening-in-children-can-save-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jordan-cardiac.org\/en\/pediatric-cardiology-the-lead-initiative-universal-cholesterol-screening-in-children-can-save-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Cardiology: The LEAD Initiative \u2014 Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children Can Save Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Pediatric Cardiology: The LEAD Initiative \u2014 Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children Can Save Lives<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Source: Journal of Pediatrics, published online September 17, 2025 \u2013 LEAD Pediatric Initiative (FH Screening).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Keynotes:<\/div>\n<div>1-Background<\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 A new multidisciplinary panel released updated recommendations to help doctors screen more children for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) \u2014 a genetic disorder that causes high cholesterol from birth.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>2-About FH<\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 FH is a hereditary condition that leads to very high LDLsuggestive of FH: \u2265190 mg\/dL(or \u2265400\u2013500 mg\/dL Severe FH (Homozygous form).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 If not detected or treated early, it can cause premature heart attacks or serious heart disease in youth and young adults.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 Early detection allows lifelong prevention and treatment that can save lives.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>3-Guidelines: Universal lipid screening for ages 9\u201311 recommended since 2011.<\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 Gap: Only \u224811% of U.S. children screened.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 Screening based only on symptoms and family history \u2014 misses 30\u201360% of children who actually have lipid disorders<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>4-The LEAD Pediatric Initiative (2024\u20132025)<\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 The Family Heart Foundation launched the LEAD Initiative (Leveraging Evidence and Data) to close the gap in pediatric screening.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 It engages clinicians, researchers, and families to identify barriers and provide evidence-based solutions for nationwide screening.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 Partnerships were formed to educate families, support policy updates, and improve care for affected children.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>5-Key Message<\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 Universal lipid screening in children is simple, effective, and can save lives.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 Detecting FH early means preventing early heart disease and protecting families across generations.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span> \u2022 The LEAD initiative aims to ensure no child is missed because of limited awareness or screening access.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpeds.com\/article\/S0022-3476(25)00345-2\/abstract\">https:\/\/www.jpeds.com\/article\/S0022-3476(25)00345-2\/abstract<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pediatric Cardiology: The LEAD Initiative \u2014 Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children Can Save Lives Source: Journal of Pediatrics, published online September 17, 2025 \u2013 LEAD Pediatric Initiative (FH Screening). 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