Dyslipidemia in Early Years Has Later Consequences

Dyslipidemia in Early Years Has Later Consequences

Dyslipidemia in early adulthood leads to increasing levels of coronary calcium later, according to an Annals of Internal Medicine study.

Researchers followed some 3200 subjects recruited as young adults. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels were measured at regular intervals over the ensuing 20 years, at the end of which coronary calcium was evaluated by computed tomography.

Elevated LDL levels before age 35 were associated with increased risks for calcification in middle age. Increased HDL showed an inverse risk in unadjusted analyses, and triglycerides showed no association.

The authors advise that "healthy behaviors should not be deferred until middle age."

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