LAB TESTS USED TO ASSES RISK OF CAD Flashcards
1
Q
measurement of all cholesterol found in various lipoproteins
disadv?
A
total cholesterol
overlap between populations
day to day variation
within day variation
illness
2
Q
HDL indicates?
A
inverse correlation with risk of CAD
3
Q
LDL indicates?
A
direct correlation with risk of CAD
4
Q
protein that indicates an increased risk of atherosclerosis?
A
lipoprotein
5
Q
strong graded relation between plasma homocysteine levels and mortality from MI
A
homocysteine