Risk factors and detection methods of children's preclinical atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis has been the world's primary cause of death.Studies have shown that early intervention in preclinical stage of atherosclerosis among children can reverse the disease and ultimately reduce the morbidity of atherosclerosis related diseases after they grow up, which is crucial to reduce and eliminate the harm of atherosclerosis.Now, the risk factors and detection methods of children's preclinical atherosclerosis were reviewed. Key words: Child; Preclinical atherosclerosis; High risk factors; Detection