Dyslipidemia Flashcards
what does total cholesterol include?
LDL + HDL + VLDL
Non-HDL calculation
TC - HDL
this helps determine the lipoproteins that contribute to atherosclerosis
What TG level can cause acute pancreatitis?
TG >500
what is the genetic defect that causes severe cholesterol elevations?
primary (familial) hypercholesterolemia (HeFH, HoFH)
what conditions can cause poor cholesterol?
hypothyroidism
diabetes
How do you calculate for LDL?
LDL = TC - HDL - TG/5
When is the LDL formula not used?
when TG >400
What are drugs that can increase LDL and TG?
diuretics
efavirenz
steroids
immunosuppressants
atypical antipsychotics
protease inhibitors
fish oils increase what level?
LDL (SGLT2, TZD, fibric acids)
IV lipids, propofol, and bile acids increase what level?
TG
What is a desirable non-HDL level?
<130
what is a desirable LDL level?
<100
What is a very high LDL level?
> 190
what is a desirable HDL level in women and men?
women - >40
men - >50
what is a desirable TG level?
<150
what is a very high TG level?
> 500
*needs to be fasted or can cause falsely high levels
What factors are used for the ASCVD risk?
age, race
TC and HDL
BP/if blood pressure meds are used
diabetes
smoking status
*repeated every 4-6 years
What natural product contains naturally occurring HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors in low amounts?
Red yeast rice
Before prescribing niacin, fibrates, potentially statins and ezetimibe.. what level needs to be checked?
LIVER - AST/ALT – cannot be used if >3x ULN
What statin intensity should be used in person with LDL >190?
high
What statin intensity should be used in person with
- diabetes
- 40-75
- LDL 70-189
- multiple ASCVD risk factors
high
What statin intensity should be used in person with
- diabetes
- 40-75
- LDL 70-189
- regardless of ASCVD risk factors
moderate
What statin intensity should be used in person with
- 40-75
- LDL 70-189
- ASCVD >20%
high
What statin intensity should be used in person with
- 40-75
- LDL 70-189
- ASCVD 7.5-19.9% + risk enhancing factors
moderate