FACTORS AFFECTING LIPID

Question 1

What factors are included in the patient background for lipid levels?

Answer 1

Previously normal lipid levels, current elevated total and LDL cholesterol, minimal change in triglycerides and HDL cholesterol

Question 2

What is a typical cause for lipid changes?

Answer 2

Hypothyroidism

Question 3

How much can severe hypothyroidism increase total cholesterol?

Answer 3

Up to 30%

Question 4

What effect does hypothyroidism have on cardiovascular disease risk?

Answer 4

Raises cardiovascular disease risk

Question 5

Does sleep apnea directly affect lipid levels?

Answer 5

No, unless associated with conditions like insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes

Question 6

What effect does undiagnosed diabetes have on triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol?

Answer 6

Typically raises triglycerides and lowers HDL-cholesterol

Question 7

How does undiagnosed diabetes affect LDL cholesterol?

Answer 7

Less effect on LDL cholesterol

Question 8

What is the effect of alcohol intake on triglycerides?

Answer 8

Increases triglycerides

Question 9

What is the effect of alcohol intake on LDL-cholesterol?

Answer 9

No effect