Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management

Recommendation ID: CG71/2
Question: What are the long-term effects of statin therapy on sub-clinical atherosclerosis in children with FH who are treated with statin therapy?
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): Although statins are increasing in use, there is still a lack of data on the long-term effects of statins in children. It is particularly important to determine any long-term adverse effects of statin treatment in a population with FH, as people generally take statins for the rest of their lives once treatment starts.

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Comes from guidance: Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management
Number: CG71
Date issued: August 2008

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No
Last Reviewed	31/10/2019