Hyperlipidaemia: secondary causes Flashcards
1
Q
hypertriglyceridaemia cause?
A
diabetes mellitus (types 1 and 2)
obesity
alcohol
chronic renal failure
drugs: thiazides, non-selective beta-blockers, unopposed oestrogen
liver disease
2
Q
predominantly hypercholesterolaemia
A
nephrotic syndrome
cholestasis
hypothyroidism