Coronary Artery Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are causes of injury to coronary vessels?
A
Mechanical
Drugs
DIABETES
2
Q
What is the Worst part of an atherosclerotic plaque?
A
Fibrous plaque
Caused by ulceration of plaque
3
Q
What are the risk markers of AS?
A
Cigarette smoking DM HTN Family history of Premature CAD Obesity
4
Q
What is diabetic Dyslipidemia?
A
Smaller, denser LDLs
Concentration near normal
LOW HDL
High TRGs
5
Q
What are the preventive goals in Atherosclerosis?
A
Statins for dyslipidemias
HgA1C