CHD statistics according to NICE and asians Flashcards
1
Q
In england in 2007, how many deaths by CHD?
A
74,185
2
Q
What is AMI?
A
Acute Myocardial Infarction
3
Q
What race is there a higher rate of risk
A
South Asian groups
4
Q
What is the raised risk of South Asians?
A
3-5 fold increase
5
Q
Why the raised risk of south asians molecularly?
A
Although they have less LDL, they have smaller LDL which are more atherosclerotic. Also lower HDL and smaller, less protective HDL.
6
Q
Asians and diabetes?
A
Also diabetes higher, 15-20%
7
Q
Asians and body shape?
A
Metabolic syndrome means they have greater abdominal visceral fat, leading to a 2 to 3 fold greater risk of CV mortality also insulin resistance
