Dyslipidemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is a global target for LDL reduction?
A
<2 or 50% reduction
2
Q
If LDL is > 5 what is the target reduction
A
> 50%
3
Q
Is a statin indicated if FRS <10%
A
No
4
Q
Is a statin indicated if FRS 10-19%?
A
It depends. Yes if:
- LDL >/= 3.5
- Non-HDL >/= 4.3
- ApoB >/= 1.2
- Male >/= 50 with additional risk factor
- Female >/= 60 with additional risk factor
5
Q
Is a statin indicated if FRS >/= 20%?
A
Yes
6
Q
What are the five statin indicated conditions?
A
- Atherosclerosis
- AAA
- DM >/= 40 or >/= 30 with 15 year illness or microvascular disease
- CKD
- LDL >/= 5
7
Q
Who do we screen for lipids?
A
- M/W >/= 40
- High risk ethnicities (South Asians, FN)
- CV disease, smokers, obese, DM
8
Q
When do we use fasting TG?
A
->/= 4.5
9
Q
What is the LDL target in patients with Athersclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)?
A
<1.8
10
Q
How much exercise is recommended in dyslipidemia?
A
150 min/wk, strength training 2 days/week
