Lipids and cholesterol Flashcards
1
Q
What are the modifiable risk factors for non pharmacological management of dyslipidaemia?
A
- stop smoking - causes endothelial damage, clotting, plaque formation
- avoid alcohol - can increase TAG levels
- weight reduction - reduce lipid levels
- increase exercise - reduce risk of CV disease and non fatal heart attack
- modify diet e.g. Mediterranean diet, plant sterols, fish oil
