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Can kids have plaque in their carotid arteries if our family has familial hypercholesterolemia?
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Yes: It is entirely possible to form plaque very early in life. Even persons without familial hypercholesterolemia form plaque in their aorta in their 20's as evidenced by autopsy series.
Answered 7/29/2016
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Possibly: It really depends on their level of cholesterol. Plaque has been previously reported in kids. I would recommend seeing a lipid specialist.
Answered 9/24/2016
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