Hyperlipidemia Flashcards
1
Q
How do statins help in cholesterol production?
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9
2
Q
Name some benefits of statins
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10
3
Q
Simvastatin profile
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11
4
Q
Atorvastatin profile
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11
5
Q
Compare primary and secondary prevention CVD risk
A
15
6
Q
Fenofibrate profile
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17
7
Q
Ezetimibe profile
A
18
8
Q
How can the affect of Ezetimibe be enhanced?
A
20
9
Q
Alirocumab profile
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21
10
Q
Inclisiran profile
A
21
11
Q
What is the role of PCSK9 and how do inhibitors affect this?
I dont get it ***
A
Helps with degradation of LDL-R
Inhibitors - given in hypercholestrolaemia- reduce LDL cholesterol
21
12
Q
Some foods that can help lower cholesterol
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23
13
Q
Questions pg25
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in lecture
