Medical body updates guidelines, expands lipid profile test

LAI has also been pushing for routine lipid profile screenings from age 20 and at the age of two for individuals with a family history of high cholesterol or premature coronary heart disease (in men aged less than 55 years and women aged less than 65 years). For adopted children or those in families with elevated lipoprotein (a), lipid profiles screening should start at the age two, or if not possible, as early as possible, Puri said.

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