General Flashcards
1
Q
CV risk factors the big 4
A
High BP
Hypercholesterolemia
Smoking
Diabetes/obesity
2
Q
Levels of HDL that increase atherosclerosis risk
A
Low levels <1mmol/l increase risk
3
Q
Target lipid levels
A
TC < 4.0
LDL <2.0
4
Q
Hypertension rule of halves
A
Half undetected
Half untreated
Half treat are at target
5
Q
Metabolic syndrome
A
Abdominal obesity (waist circumference)
Triglycerides (>1.7 mmol/l)
HDL 130/85
Fasting glucose >5.6
