Universal paediatric screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia: Lessons learnt from our pilot study EARLIE.

doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120838

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Universal paediatric screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia: Lessons learnt from our pilot study EARLIE.

Atherosclerosis - 1 Sept 2026

Becker Marianne, Bocquet Valéry, Fandel Françoise, Adamski Aurélie, Vaillant Michel, Wagner Kerstin, Droste Dirk W, Hein Steve, Gies Inge, Mendon Priyanka, de Beaufort Carine

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Universal screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) has been proposed; but implementation remains limited. This pilot study assesses the feasibility and efficacy of a screening based on a capillary blood test in children during a school medical visit. Additionally, we review published screening strategies and cut-off values. METHODS: Screening consisted of a questionnaire and...

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PMID: 42480192
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2026.120838

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