Dyslipidemia

Question 1

When to suspect primary lipid disorders? (4)

Answer 1

1-premature atherosclerotic disease
2-family Hx of premature atherosclerotic disease
3- significantly elevated serum cholesterol level (>240 mg/dl)
4- physical signs of hyperlipidemia

Question 2

What ages in family hx of “premature atherosclerotic disease”?

Answer 2

Less than 55 in male

Less than 65 in female