Hyperlipidemia enzymes w/ interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
What is primary hyperlipidemia
A
- aka familial due to genetic defects
- monogenic/polygenic
2
Q
secondary hyperlipidemia
A
- association of disorders like
- diabetes
- nephritic syndrome
- chronic alcoholism
- and use of drugs corticosteroids beta blockers oral contraceptives
3
Q
what can secondary hyperlipidemia cause
A
pancreatitis
4
Q
main cause of hyperlipidemia
A
- poor diet fat intake is mainly saturated fat and cholesterol exceed 40% of total calories
5
Q
how is hyperlipidemia diagnsoed
A
- lipid profile routine test
- certain enzyme markers not routine
