UW revision STATINS

Question 1

ASCVD = atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
how can be calculated risk?

Answer 1

Using Pooled Cohort Equations risk calculator

Question 2

Pooled Cohort Equations risk calculator involves what measures?

Answer 2

age, sex, ethnicity, total cholesterol, HDL, diabetes status, smoking status, blood pressure

Question 3

Pooled Cohort Equations risk calculator estimates what?

Answer 3

ESTIMATEs 10-year risk of ASCVD = atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Question 4

Indications for statin therapy. PRIMARY PREVENTION. LDL level?

Answer 4

LDL>= 190 mg/dl

Question 5

Indications for statin therapy. PRIMARY PREVENTION. age and DM?

Answer 5

Age >= 40 + DM

Question 6

Indications for statin therapy. PRIMARY PREVENTION. Estimated risk ASCVD?

Answer 6

Estimated 10-year risk of ASCVD > 7,5 - 10 proc.

Question 7

Indications for statin therapy. SECONDARY PREVENTION. ALREADY ESTABLISHED ASCVD. what includes? 4

Answer 7

Acute coronary disease
Stable angina
Arterial revascularization (eg CABG)
Stroke, TIA, PAD

Question 8

LDL alone is not used to guide the initiation of statin therapy, unless level of LDL is >= 190 mg/dl

Answer 8

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Question 9

What need to recommend to all regardless of statin therapy?

Answer 9

Healthy lifestyle for all.

Question 10

If ASVCD < 7,5 proc?

Answer 10

Lifestyle changes and no statin

Question 11

Hypothyroidism + statins can have stronger effect on myalgias. Some experts recommend to check TSH prior giving statin

Answer 11

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