Hyperlipidemia Flashcards
Hyperlipidemia
Elevated TG & total cholesterol
Cholesterol forms what?
Forms steroid hormones/bile acids.
Triglyceride function
Transfers energy from food to cells.
Lipoproteins
Transfer lipids via apoproteins.
Low density: High TG.
High density: High apoproteins.
Two types of lipids
Cholesterol & TG
VLDL physio/pathway
- Made in liver
- VLDL transfers TG to cells
- Turns into LDL.
- LDL transfers cholesterol to cells
- Excess taken by liver & excreted via bile
HDL physio/path
Made in liver & intestine.
Collects LDL from plaques & cells and transfers to liver.
CVD (Cardiovascular disease/ASCVD)
CHD, Cerebrovascular, Peripheral artery, aortic atherosclerosis, AAA, TAA.
Primary HLD
Genetic abnormality due to cholesterol metabolism
Secondary HLD
Due to: DM, Alcohol, Renal ds, Cholestatic liver ds, Meds, Obesity/diet/sedentary
Medications causing secondary HLD
- OCP
- Thiazide diuretics
- Beta-blockers
- Atypical antipsychotics
Components measured
Total cholesterol & HDL
VLDL calculation
(TG/5)
LDL calculation
Total cholesterol-HDL-(TG/5)
LDL estimation incorrect if…
TG are above 200
Causes of abnormal cholesterol metabolism
- Genetic
- Insulin Resistance
- Organ dysfunction
Plaque formation
- LDL sticks to artery wall
- LDL oxidized (Pro-inflammatory & thrombotic)
- Macrophages eat lipids= Foam cells
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Vasoconstriction leads to exertional angina
- Plaque ruptures leads to MI/TIA/CVA
Non-modifiable risk factors
- M>45, F>55
- Male
- Premature family hx
(M<55, F<65, 1st degree)
Modifiable risk factors
- Dyslipidemia, Low HDL,
- HTN
- Alcohol/smoking/diet
- DM
- PAD
- Renal ds
Under 65, what % dx/death
- Dx: 50%
2. Death: 15%
Hard Coronary Framingham risk
10 year risk of MI/death
Takes into account: Age, sex, smoke, Cholesterol, HDL, SBP, Tx.
ACC/AHA risk score
10 year risk of Heart disease/stroke
Takes into account: same + Race, DBP, Diabetes
High LDL/HDL relationship with ASCVD
High LDL high ASCVD
Decrease 1% LDL, Decrease CVD 1-1.5%
High HDL low ASCVD
Increase 2-3% HDL, Decrease CVD 2-4%
Primary vs Secondary prevention
Primary: modest benefits
Secondary: Strong benefits (if already had event)
Physical exam signs
Xanthomatous tendons (Plaques on knuckles/elbows)
Xanthelasma (plaques on eyelids)
Corneal arcus
Lipemia retinalis (white arteries on retina)
Eruptive xanthomas