Reverse Cascade Screening for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.09.011
Abstract: Problem Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and in most Western countries. Early identification and treatment of individuals with elevated levels of atherogenic cholesterol, a major contributor to CVD,… read more here.
Keywords: hypercholesterolemia; cholesterol screening; reverse cascade; familial hypercholesterolemia ... See more keywords
Mailed outreach and facilitated test ordering to promote cholesterol screening in community health centers: A randomized trial
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DOI: 10.1111/jep.12687
Abstract: RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES Lipid screening is central to cardiovascular risk assessment. We sought to determine whether a simple mailed outreach message and facilitated test ordering increase cholesterol screening among federally qualified community health center… read more here.
Keywords: facilitated test; test ordering; cholesterol screening; cholesterol ... See more keywords