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8 Cards in this Set
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What is the leading cause of death in the US?
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CV disease
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What are risk factors for coronary heart disease?
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Age
Male Family history of premature coronary disease in 1st degree relative: < 65 F, < 55 M DM Smoking HTN Dyslipidemia |
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What is the recommended level for cholesterol
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<200
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What is the recommended level for LDL?
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<100
Target of 70 |
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What is the recommended level for HDL?
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>40
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What is the recommended level for triglycerides?
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<15
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What are more minor risk factors for CV disease?
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Mental stress
Depression Increased homocysteine Increased TGs Lp Small LDL parcitlces CRP |
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What is so bad about DM and CV disease?
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DM amplifies the other risk factors.
Control the risk factors well! (esp BP) |
