Pediatric Dyslipidemia: A Practical Guide

Pediatric lipidology is a relatively new field of pediatrics. Premature cardiovascular diseases account for 30% of mortality in the United States. There is a heightened awareness regarding early recognition, prevention and management of childhood dyslipidemia.

This book fulfils the need for a concise, quick-reference guide on clinical approach to the management of pediatric lipid disorders. Rational and optimal medical practice approaches are outlined throughout the text. Current clinical guidelines for treatment of genetic and acquired pediatric dyslipidemias are reviewed with an emphasis on new data and novel therapeutic options. This book is aimed to guide clinical decisions and improve care of at-risk youth in the primary prevention of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Dyslipidemia includes the most up-to-date scientific and clinical information for pediatricians, endocrinologists, primary care practitioners and any other medical practitioners treating children with dyslipidemia.

Dr. Ambika P. Ashraf is a professor and division director of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She serves as the Ralph Frohsin Endowed Chair in Pediatrics. She is the director of the Pediatric Lipid Clinic at the Children is of Alabama. She is a fellow of the National Lipid Association and a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Ashraf is passionate about lipid disorders in children and co-founded the Lipid Special interest group at the Pediatric Endocrine Society. Dr. Ashraf is well renowned nationally and internationally as a highly regarded specialist in pediatric lipidology.

Dr. Bhuvana Sunil is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. She has a strong clinical and research interest in dyslipidemia. She has authored several manuscripts and book chapters on pediatric dyslipidemia. Dr. Sunil is a recipient of two early career awards for research in paediatric lipid disorders. She is a member of the Lipid Special interest group at the Pediatric Endocrine Society.