HDL-Cholesterol in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease

• Published in: International journal of cardiovascular sciences Vol. 35; no. 6; pp. 784 - 793
• Main Authors: Pacheco, Matheus Alves, Cardoso, Silvia Meyer, Honicky, Michele, Moreno, Yara Maria Franco, Lima, Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de, Marcos, Camila Souza, Back, Isabela de Carlos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia 01.12.2022
• Subjects: CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS; HDL-Cholesterol/genetics; Risk Factors; Adolescent; Atherosclerosis; Dyslipidemia; Congenital/genetics; Heart Defects; Child; Cholesterol

Abstract Background Children and adolescents with congenital heart disease may be more likely to develop atherogenic cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. Therefore, the early identification of risk factors and intervention in childhood may be crucial for a good quality of life and longevity. Object...