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New Guidelines Urge Cholesterol Screening for Adults, Kids

3/24/2026

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The American College of Cardiology updated guidelines urge Americans aged 30+ to address high LDL.
About 25% of U.S. adults have elevated LDL, linked to 900,000 annual deaths.
The guidelines call for cholesterol screening for children by age 10 and more frequent testing for those at risk.
Dr. Roger Blumenthal stated that following these guidelines could halve heart attack and stroke rates.
Only 23% of eligible adults currently use cholesterol-lowering drugs.

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The American College of Cardiology updated guidelines urge Americans aged 30+ to address high LDL.
About 25% of U.S. adults have elevated LDL, linked to 900,000 annual deaths.
The guidelines call for cholesterol screening for children by age 10 and more frequent testing for those at risk.
Dr. Roger Blumenthal stated that following these guidelines could halve heart attack and stroke rates.
Only 23% of eligible adults currently use cholesterol-lowering drugs.