Dyslipidemia /HTN Flashcards
Dyslipidemia
Elevation of plasma chol , triglyceride or both or a low high density lipoprotein that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis
LDL
Bad cholesterol … want this to be low < 100 ( less than 70 w/ heart disease or DM)
HDL
Good cholesterol … want this to high
40-60
Goal total cholesterol
< 200 mg/dL
Goal triglycerides
< 150 mg/dL
Non-pharm treatment for Dys
Always first step prior to medication
Heart - healthy diet ( avacado, almonds and blueberry) , regular exercise, avoid tobacco or smoking , weight loss
Treatment for children and aldolesence
Initial : lifestyle changes
Statins 1 st line agent in 10 years and older
Treatment for preg/ lactation
Statin therapy CONtRAindicated
Zétia ( C)
Discouraged in lactation
Tx in older pt
Age not a factor, depends on how long you expect them to live
Limited lifespan = do NOT initiate therapy
Primary prevention
Reduces the risk of MI and HF decreases the need for coronary procedures and improves quality of life
( before an event)
Secondary prevention
Clinical atherosclerotic cardiac disease already present or prevention of a second attack
Corner stone therapy
Lifestyle modification through weight loss , aerobic exercise and eating diets low in saturated fats
CVD risk Schemes ( big difference between prior to 2013 and after 2013)
Fasting lipids assess adherence / therapeutic response ( non-statin therapy discouraged due to lack of evidence)
You want a percentage decreased not exacting aiming at a number
Treatment for secondary prevention pt with ASCVD
< 75 yrs old = high intensity statin
> 75 yrs old = moderate in intensity statin
Tx for primary prevention pt with LDL > 190
High intensity statin
Primary prevention pt wit dm ( age 40-75) LDL 70-189
Moderate intensity statin unless ASCVD risk > 7.5 %
Tx with primary prevention pt when you assess there ASCVD score
> 7.5 high intensity statin
> 5 <7.5 moderate intensity stain
Statins ( decrease LDL)
Crestor, Lipitor, zocor,
Fibrates
Decrease TG and increase HDL
Ticor
Bile acid sequestrants
Decrease LDL
Questran
Nicotinic Acid Derivates
Decreases TG
Niacin
Omega 3 fatty acids
Decrease TG , last line
Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Decrease LDL, TG and increase HDL
Zetia
PCSK9 inhibitors
Decrease LDL ( last line due to injection)
Statins ( background)
Competitive inhibitors of HMG CoA reductase - the limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis - thus removing LDL from the blood
Cholesterol synthesis occurs at nigh so take shorter half live statins at night ( take longer acting during day)
Adverse: muscle aches, myopathy, rhabdo, bloating
Monitor: CK, LFTS,