A coronary risk profile may be done:
To screen adults and children for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides To follow people who have had high cholesterol levels and are being treated
Screening for adults:
The first screening test is performed between ages 20 - 35 in men, and ages 20 - 45 in women. (Note: Different national medical organizations recommend different starting ages.)
Follow-up screening should be done every 5 years
Screening is done for anyone who develops diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or another illness caused by atherosclerosis.
Follow-up testing is done to determine how well diet and medications are controlling high cholesterol.
Screening for children is less agreed upon:
Some experts recommend only screening children with risk factors, such as a family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease (a history of heart attacks before age 55 in men, and before age 65 in women). Some experts recommend screening all children, but according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against cholesterol screening in children.
Why is a coronary risk profile performed?
A coronary risk profile may be done:
To screen adults and children for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides To follow people who have had high cholesterol levels and are being treated
Screening for adults:
The first screening test is performed between ages 20 - 35 in men, and ages 20 - 45 in women. (Note: Different national medical organizations recommend different starting ages.)
Follow-up screening should be done every 5 years
Screening is done for anyone who develops diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or another illness caused by atherosclerosis.
Follow-up testing is done to determine how well diet and medications are controlling high cholesterol.
Screening for children is less agreed upon:
Some experts recommend only screening children with risk factors, such as a family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease (a history of heart attacks before age 55 in men, and before age 65 in women). Some experts recommend screening all children, but according to {{ORGANIZATION}}, there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against cholesterol screening in children.