Cholesterol testing in childhood can help spot potential problems

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High cholesterol affects children and teens, as well as adults. Cardiologist Christopher Prendergast, MD, discusses when children should have a cholesterol test, the role of genetics and why medical organizations recommend treatment for high cholesterol at younger ages. Prendergast, who treats both children and adults with heart and cholesterol issues, is a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Upstate.

“The Informed Patient” is a podcast that covers health, science and medicine, featuring experts from Central New York’s only academic medical center. Upstate Medical University has four colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Studies); a robust research enterprise; and an extensive clinical health care system that extends way beyond Syracuse.

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