The recommendations come from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, whose guidance is widely followed by doctors worldwide. The updated 2026 dyslipidemia management guidelines recommend that adults start cholesterol screening at 19 and repeat the test at least once every five years to detect problems early.
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Start cholesterol checks at 19: New heart guidelines
March 16, 2026The recommendations come from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, whose guidance is widely followed by doctors worldwide. The updated 2026 dyslipidemia management guidelines recommend that adults start cholesterol screening at 19 and repeat the test at least once every five years to detect problems early.