Hyperlipidemia * + HTN *** Flashcards

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Framingham risk factors

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Sex
Age
Total Cholesterol
HDL
Systolic Blood Pressure
Smoking Status
Diabetes
Blood Pressure Medication Use

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What LDL and total cholesterol do you aim for?

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LDL <2.0 or >50% Reduction in LDL
Total Cholesterol <4

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Meds that lower lipids + examples of each

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Statins (simvastatin)
Bile Acid Sequestrants (cholestyramine - only lipid lowering drug safe in pregnancy)
Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
Fibrates (clofibrate - used for lowering TG)
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors (ezetimibe)
PCSK9 Inhibitors (alirocumab, evolocumab)

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RF

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Increasing age
Male
Smoking
DM
Erectile dysfunction
Family history
Obesity

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Secondary causes of raised LDL

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Meds: diuretics, steroids, amiodarone, retinoids
Biliary obstruction
Nephrotic syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Anorexia
pregnancy

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Secondary causes of raised TG

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Meds: estrogen, steroids, BB, thiazides, tamoxifen, APs, retinoids,
Nephrotic syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Obesity
Pregnancy
Alcohol

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Screening for hyperlipidemia

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40-75 y/o = non fasting lipids q5yr, earlier if RF present
a1c, eGFR, Lp(a), fasting lipids if TG >4.5
Risk satisfy w/ FRS

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Lifestyle recommendations to lower cholesterol

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Alcohol use
Physical activity
Wt loss
Smoking cessation
Sufficient sleep
Diet (Mediterranean, Portfolio, DASH)

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Target lipid levels + management for low, med + high risk

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Low risk (FRS <10%) - lifestyle changes
Moderate risk (FRS 10-19%) - mod intensity statin, expect LDL <30%. Add ezetimibe if LDL >2
High risk (FRS >20%) - high intensity statin, expect LDL <50%, ezetimibe if LDL >2

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How to manage LDL >5, pts with DM or CKD + pts w/ ASCVD

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LDL >5 or FH = high intensity statin, expect LDL <50%, add ezetimibe if not in target
DM or CKD = mod intensity statin, expect LDL <2, add ezetimibe if LDL >2
ASCVD (MI, ACS, angina, CAD, CVA, TIA, PAD, claudication) = high intensity statin, expect LDL <1.8, add ezetimibe if LDL >1.8, add PCSK9 if LDL >2.2

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11
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Screening for HTN

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ABPM > HBPM > AOBP > OBPM
Annual AOBP >40 y/o or w/ RF
q5yrs for adults 18-39 y/o

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12
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BP technique for office + home

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Technique:
Bladder cuff width 40% arm circumference + length >80%
Non dominant arm
Quiet, rest 5 mins, empty bladder, arm at heart height, back supported, feet flat
Home: 7 days, before meds, 2 readings before breakfast + 2 readings after dinner, average days 2-7

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Types of HTN

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White coat HTN: increased BP in office but normal at home
Uncontrolled HTN: increased BP in office + home
Masked HTN: normal BP in office, high at home
Induced: NSAIDs, steroids, OCP, SSRIs, decongestants, cocaine, alcohol, caffiene
Secondary: renovascular, primary hyperaldosteronism, hyperthyroidism, Cushings, pheochromoctyoma, OSA, coarctation of aorta

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14
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RF for HTN

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> 55
Male
Fam hx
LVH
PAD
CVA/ TIA
DM
Obesity
Smoking
Stress

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Ix for HTN

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Urinalysis, lytes, Cr, a1c, lipids
ECG
Urinary albumin if diabetic

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Complications of HTN

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Cardio: LVH, CHF, CAD, MI
Cerebrovascular: TIA, ischemic/ hemorrhagic CVA, SAH, dementia
Retinopathy
Renal: CKD
PAD
Emergency: HTN encephalopathy, aortic dissection, LVF, ACS, AKI, ICH, CVS

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17
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In a young pt needing multiple meds, what cause of secondary HTN would you be concerned for + what investigation would you order?

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renovascular - renal scan, CTA

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18
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Monitoring for HTN - when pursuing lifestyle measures only vs on meds

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Lifestyle only - q6 months
On pharmacotherapy - q1 month until readings on target then q6 months

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19
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Rx for HTN when systolic <160

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Lifestyle changes:
Exercise 30 mins moderate 5/7
Wt loss
Reduce alcohol
DASH diet (fruits, veg, whole grain)
Reduce salt
Stress reduction
Stop smoking, maintain healthy weight

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20
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What are the target BPs?

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Target BPs:
<140/90 or <130/80 if DM or <120 if CKD or CVD

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21
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Hypertensive emergencies

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Decompensation of organ function d/t BP
High BP + MI, encephalopathy, LV failure, aortic dissection

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22
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Encephalopathy sx + rx

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Sx: papilledema, HA, visual changes, N/V, neuro deficit, sz, coma
Rx: IV labetalol infusion

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Pulmonary edema sx + rx

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Sx: SOB, pink sputum, CP
Rx: nitro infusion, IV enalapril, SL captopril

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Aortic dissection sx + rx

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Sx: sharp, tearing CP + back pain
Rx: nitroprusside or esmolol infusion, labetalol infusion

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CVA sx + rx

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Sx: unilateral weakness, aphasic, impaired gait
Rx: use labetalol to lower BP if needed

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CI + SE to ACEi/ARB

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Avoid in black pts
CI: bilateral renal artery stenosis, angioedema, pregnancy
Monitor for renal impairment
SE: cough, angioedema, AKI

27
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CI + SE to BB

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CI: asthma, 2nd + 3rd degree heart block, uncompensated HF, severe PAD
SE: ED, bradycardia, bronchospasm, insomnia

28
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CI + SE to CCB

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CI: sick sinus syndrome, 2nd + 3rd degree heart block
SE: edema, flushing

29
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CI + SE to Thiazide

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CI: gout
SE: hypokalemia, renal failure

30
Q

In a pt with abdo bruits, what cause of secondary HTN would you be concerned for + what investigation would you order?

A

fibromuscular dysplasia - CTA

31
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In pts with hypokalemia in absence of diuretics, what cause of secondary HTN would you be concerned for + what investigation would you order?

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hyperaldosteronism - plasma aldosterone + renin

32
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In pts w/ severe BP refractory to meds + palpitations, flushing + HAs, what cause of secondary HTN would you be concerned for + what investigation would you order?

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pheochromocytoma
MRI abdomen/ adrenal glands, 24hr urine total catecholamine

33
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Rx for diastolic HTN

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Diastolic
1st: thiazide
2nd: BB, ACEi, CCB, ARB

34
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Rx for systolic HTN

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Systolic
1st: Thiazide
2nd: CCB, ARB

35
Q
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CAD
1st: ACEi/ ARB
2nd: add CCB
Angina
1st: BB
2nd: CCB
MI
1st: BB + ACEi
2nd: ARB or CCB
HFrEF
1st: ACEi + BB
2nd: Spironolactone
CVD
ACEi + thiazide
CKD
1st: ACEi
2nd: ARB
DM
1st: ACEi/ ARB
2nd: add CCB

36
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Rx for HTN + angina

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Angina
1st: BB
2nd: CCB

37
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Rx for HTN + MI

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MI
1st: BB + ACEi
2nd: ARB or CCB

38
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Rx for HTN + HFrEF

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HFrEF
1st: ACEi + BB
2nd: Spironolactone

39
Q

Rx for HTN + CVD

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CVD
ACEi + thiazide

40
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Rx for HTN + CKD

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CKD
1st: ACEi
2nd: ARB

41
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Rx for HTN + DM

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DM
1st: ACEi/ ARB
2nd: add CCB

42
Q

Which risk calculators for hyperlipidemia, and when are they not validated for use?

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Framingham + CLEM - not for use in South asian, first nation or new immigrants or renal dz

43
Q

FRS components

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sex, age, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, smoker, systolic BP, on BP treatment

44
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What is the CHD risk equivalent?

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10 yr risk for MI is >20% in people with: CAD, PAD, AAA, DM, CKD, CHD

45
Q

When to screen for lipids

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> 40, earlier if South Asian, First nations, CVD, smoker

46
Q

What to screen for in hypertension in pregnancy?

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Screen for hyperlipidemia

47
Q

When to do LpA?

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Once in a lifetime

48
Q

What are alternatives to statins?

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Ezetimibe + PCSK9 inhibitors + inclisiran (subq RNA)

49
Q

Indications for PCSK9 inhibitors

A

familial hypertryglyceridemia

50
Q

When to order fasting lipids

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if TG >4.5

51
Q

When to order coronary artery calcium

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asymptomatic >40 y/o, intermediate risk (FRS 10-20), fam hx of premature cardiac event (<55)

52
Q

1st line for hypertryglyceridemia

A

omega 3 fatty acids

53
Q

How to assess lipids in pt w/ high TG?

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ApoB

54
Q

What to use if pt has a large arm and needs BP check

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use wrist device

55
Q

What meds to avoid in HTN

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alpha blocker alone, BB if >60 y/o, ACE if black or pregnant

56
Q

HCTZ warning

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some studies increasing risk of skin cancer, dose dependent

57
Q

Dx of hypertensive emergency

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asymptomatic DBP >130, acute end organ damage, pre-eclampsia

58
Q

Rx for hypertensive emergency

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nifedipine, labetalol, captopril, hydralazine, nitrates, clonidine

59
Q

Rx for HTN in breastfeeding pt

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labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine

60
Q

How + when to measure BP in kids, what workup if BP high

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age >3, RIGHT arm, workup w/ echo

61
Q

Long term treatments for gout

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probenicid, febuxostat

62
Q

Antihypertensives for black pts

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thiazides or CCB

63
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What med to avoid in pts >60 y/o w/ HTN?

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BB