Dyslipidemia Flashcards
1
Q
Statins in secondary prevention
A
perioperative prophylactic use of statins for reduction of cardiac complications in patients with established atherosclerosis
2
Q
Statins in primary prevention
A
Vascular surgery
Elevated risk surgery for CVS disease
Atherosclerotic vascular disease is prevented in susceptible patients
3
Q
Major hypercholesterolemia complications
A
Bhh
4
Q
Secondary causes of dyslipidemia
A
Diabetes mellitus Cholestatic liver disease Nephrotic syndrome Chronic renal disease Hypothyroidism Obesity Alcohol excessively consumed Smoking Medications
