Other (random)

Question 0

dyslipidemia (cut-offs)

Answer 0

Total cholesterol > 200
LDL > 130
HDL - men < 40, women < 50

• uncontrolled LDL => highest HTN risk

Question 1

features of biomarkers

Answer 1

1. accurate, can be repeated
2. rapid turn-around time
   * 3. provide info not available clinically (via observation)
   
   • -> help to make Dx

Question 2

“CAD equivalent” risk factor

Answer 2

any risk factor (ie: diabetes) which carries increased risk for ischemic heart disease equal to that of non-DM ppl with prior MI

Question 3

strength of hypertension as risk factor for ischemic heart disease

Answer 3

both elevated systolic AND diastolic BP = predictors of ischemic heart disease independent of other risk factors

Question 4

5 parts of “metabolic syndrome”

Answer 4

• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperlipidemia
• diabetes
• obesity
• Hypertension