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Etiology |
An elevated level of lipid in the blood causes plaque build-up along arterial walls |
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Risk factors |
Obesity, high lipid diet, physical inactivity, FHx, DM, EtOH use |
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CC |
Asymptomatic |
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Dx by |
Typically diagnosed during routine blood work Fasting blood work measuring cholesterol and triglyceride levels (elevated LDL) |
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HDL |
High density lipoprotein Removes cholesterol from artery plaques and recycles it back to the liver "Good cholesterol" |
Don't confuse with HLD |
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LDL |
Low density lipoprotein Transports cholesterol to arterial walls and aides formation of plaques "Bad cholesterol" |
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HLD causes... |
Arterial atherosclerosis - accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels causes thickening/hardening of walls CAD/MI - atherosclerosis of coronary arteries leads to acute MI CVA/TIA - atherosclerosis of carotid artery can lead to carotid stenosis (narrowing) leading to CVA/TIA Pancreatitis - FFA's in blood can damage pancreatic cells leading to inflammation |
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Non-pharmacological management |
Decrease EtOH intake Lose weight CLOSE f/u (remember CC is asymptomatic) Exercise Change diet - avoid cholesterol, high fiber, high omega 3 |
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Pharmacological management |
Any medication ending in "-statin" - inhibits production of cholesterol; common brand names include Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor |
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