Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis Flashcards
What does it mean for something to a positive risk factor?
- it increases the likeliness of something occurring
- adding to the probablity
What are 6 modifiable positive risk factors?
- dyslipidemia
- hypertension
- diabetes
- physical inactivity
- obesity
- smoking
What does it mean for something negative risk factor?
- it decreases the likeliness of something occuring
- subtracts from the probability
What is an example of a modifiable negative risk factor?
high HDL >60mg/dl (protective)
What are 4 non-modifiable risk factors?
- older age
- gender
- race
- family history of CAD
Non-modifiable risk factor
Older age
- male > 45
- female > 55
Non-modifiable risk factor
Gender
male
Non-modifiable risk factor
Race
african american, hispanic
Non-modifiable risk factor
Family History of CAD
- father or brother with CAD < 55
- mother or sister with CAD < 65
Modifiable Risk Factors
Dyslipidemia: Total Cholesterol
greater than 240 mg/dl
(high risk)
Modifiable Risk Factors
Dyslipidemia: LDL
greater than 160 mg/dl
(high risk)
Modifiable Risk Factors
Dyslipidemia: HDL
less than 40 mg/dl
(high risk)
Describe th MRFIT Trial.
- multicenter trial of CVD risk factor reduction in middle-aged men (35-57)
- no CVD at baseline
- measured age, smoking status, blood pressure and serum cholesterol
- followed for 6 years
MRFIT Trial
How many deaths out of 7840 were due to CVD?
2626
MRFIT Trial
Less than 20th percentile = baseline risk (less than 181 mg/dl)
- reference group
MRFIT Trial
Greater than 20th percentile (182 - 202 mg/dl)
associtaed with 30% increased risk of CVD death
MRFIT Trial
Greater than or equal to 80th percentile (greater/equal 246 mg/dl)
associated with 340% increase in CVD death
MRFIT Trial
Greater than or equal to 90th percentile (greater/equal 264 mg/dl)
associated with 400% increase in CVD death rate
Define relative risk
the risk of a certian event happening in one group versus another
Put relative risk into a sentence.
The risk of developing a disease after an exposure vs. the risk of developing a disease in absence of the exposure.
Treatment of dyslipidemia
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
“statins”
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Mechanism of action: blocks the conversion of HMG-CoA to ?? in ?? pathway.
- melavonic acid
- cholesterol biosynthesis
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Reduction of… (3)
- Total cholesterol
- LDL
- triglycerides
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Increases in…
HDL
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
On average, treatment results in ??% reduction in ??, ??, and ??.
- 20-33%
- MI, stroke, and CV death
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Key Point?
- 1/2 of all myocardial infarctions ocur in individuals with normal cholesterol levels
- certain values don’t confirm heart disease
Treatment of Dyslipidemia
Primary Prevention Trials
no history of CAD when started on statin drug
Treatment of Dyslipidemia
Secondary prevention trials
previous MI and high TC and LDL when started on statin drug
Describe the CARE Trial (1998)
- secondary prevention trial
- patients with normal baseline total cholesterol and LDL
- started on statin after myocardial infarction
CARE Trial
LDL results
lowered about 32%
CARE Trial
HDL results
increased about 5%
CARE Trial
Overall results
reduced nonfatal or fatal MI by 24%
CARE Trial
CARE conclusion
statin therapy reduced risk of MI and death in CAD patients with normal TC and LDL
Possible mechanisms of Statin reduction function
Limits ?? production of ?? cholesterol.
- liver
- LDL
Possible mechanisms of Statin reduction function
Increases ?? of ?? from blood.
- clearance
- LDL
Possible mechanisms of Statin reduction function
Stabilizes athersclerotic plaque by either:
- ??
- ??
- reducing lipid core of plaque
- reducing proteases (MMPs) that degrade fibrous cap
Possible mechanisms of Statin reduction function
Increases endothelial function:
- increases ?? and ?? production
- decreases ?? production = prevents degradation of ??
- eNOS and NO
- ROS and NO
MRFIT
Hypertension: Optimal BP
less than 120 / less than 80
MRFIT
Hypertension: normal but not optimal
120-129 / 80-84
MRFIT
Hypertension: High Normal
130-139 / 85-89
MRFIT
Hypertension: Stage 1 HTN
140-159 / 90-99
MRFIT
Hypertension: Stage 2/3 HTN
greater than 160 / 100
MRFIT
HTN Goal?
To compare relationships of systolic BP, diastolic BP, and pulse pressure (PP) separately and jointly with CVD mortality