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Amy L. Peterson

Researcher at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Publications -  33
Citations -  552

Amy L. Peterson is an academic researcher from University of Wisconsin-Madison. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Familial hypercholesterolemia. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 24 publications receiving 273 citations. Previous affiliations of Amy L. Peterson include University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

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Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Pediatric Patients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

TL;DR: This scientific statement presents considerations for clinical management regarding the assessment and risk reduction of select pediatric populations at high risk for premature cardiovascular disease, including acquired arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis.
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Reducing the Clinical and Public Health Burden of Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Global Call to Action

Katherine Wilemon, +94 more
- 02 Jan 2020 - 
TL;DR: The Global Call to Action on Familial Hypercholesterolemia thus represents individuals with FH, advocacy leaders, scientific experts, policy makers, and the original authors of the 1998 World Health Organization report.
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A review of guidelines for dyslipidemia in children and adolescents.

TL;DR: The recent publication of new pediatric lipid screening guidelines represents a change in recommendations regarding lipid screening and management for pediatric patients that will affect all health care professionals who care for children and adolescents.
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Improving Universal Pediatric Lipid Screening.

TL;DR: Improved adherence to recommendations for universal lipid screening is possible through educational initiatives and EHR modifications, and inclusion of 12‐ to 16‐year‐old adolescents/teenagers as a targeted group for universal screening in addition to recommended age groups improved screening prevalence.
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In Pediatric Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Lipoprotein(a) Is More Predictive than LDL-C for Early Onset of Cardiovascular Disease in Family Members

TL;DR: Measurement of Lp(a) in children with FH may better characterize their cardiovascular risk, particularly when knowledge of family history is limited, and identify children withFH that could benefit from more aggressive management to reduce ASCVD risk.