Arterosclerosis/Astherosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
Artero Patho
A
2
Q
Athero patho
A
3
Q
Athero modifiable risk factors
A
Cholesterol
Obesity
Diabetes
4
Q
Athero nonmodifiable risk factors
A
Genetic
Black or hispanic at higher risk
Older
5
Q
Total cholesterol
A
Less than 200
6
Q
LDL count
A
Less than 100
Less than 70 for people with Diab. Or CVD
7
Q
HDL count
A
More than 40
8
Q
Tryglicerides
A
Men-Less than 150
Women-less than 135
9
Q
Primary prevention
A
Diet
Exercise
10
Q
Secondary prevention
A
Cholesterol screening
11
Q
Tertiary screening
A
Simvastatin
Rosuvastatin
Atorvastatin
12
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
High BP
Cap refill of more than 3 secs (more than 5 for older adults)
Cool extremities
Absent pulse
Bruit
13
Q
Complications
A
PVD
Heart failure
CAD
High BP
