At What Age Should Screening for Familial Hypercholesterolemia Begin in a Family

question 9

Multiple Choice

At what age should screening for familial hypercholesterolemia begin in a family with a positive history for hypercholesterolemia?

• A) Screen once other comorbidities are present
• B) All persons should be screened routinely at age 20 years
• C) Screening should begin at age 2 years
• D) Universal screening should begin at age 17 years

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