IHD - Dyslipidemia

Question 1

The treatment of dyslipidemia is central in aiming for:

Answer 1

• Long-term relief from angina
• Reduced need for revascularization
• Reduction in MI and death

Question 2

The control of lipids can be achieved by:

Answer 2

• Combination of:
  
  • Diet low in saturated and transunsaturated fatty acids
  • Exercise
  • Weight loss

Question 3

Effect of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) in the blood cholesterol level

Answer 3

• Lower LDL cholesterol (25–50%)
• Raise HDL cholesterol (5–9%)
• Lower triglycerides (5–30%)

Question 4

____ or ____ can be used to raise HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides

Answer 4

Fibrates or niacin