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PH: Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Flashcards

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What is LDL cholesterol?

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Linked to apolipoprotein B, this carries cholesterol distally to the tissues and increases the risk of CHD

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What is HDL cholesterol?

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Linked to apolipoprotein A and probably assists in the excretion of cholesterol, and higher levels reduce the risk of CHD

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What is VLDL cholesterol?

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Has little to no relationship with CHD.

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What does the polypill include?

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Simvastatin
Losartan
Hydrocholorothiazide
Amlodipine

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