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Risk factors for CAD
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Age: men > 45, women > 55
tobacco HTN family history HDL > 40 elevated LDL |
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Risk factor equivalents to CAD
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CMsymptomatic CADperipheral artery dzAAArenal insufficiency (Cr > 1.5)
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"Nicotinic acidLDL, HDL, TG, Side Effects, Best Ind"
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"↓LDL, ↑HDL, ↓TGSE: flushing, gout, GI distress, elevated LFTs, pruritus, increased blood glucoseBEST IND: high LDL and TG, low HDL"
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"StatinsLDL, HDL, TG, Side Effects, Best Ind"
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"↓LDL, ↑HDL, ↓TGSE: GI distress, elevated LFTs, myositisBEST IND: high LDL and TG"
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"Bile acid binding resins LDL, HDL, TG, Side Effects, Best Ind"
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"↓LDL, ↑HDL, ↑TG*SE: GI distress, decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and other drugs. increased TGBEST IND: elevated LDL"
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Fibrates
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"↓LDL, ↑HDL, ↓TGSE: GI distress, myositis - esp in combo with statinsBEST IND: high LDL and TG"
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Elevated LDL. Start...
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Statin
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Elevated TG.Start...
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Fibrate
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Elevated LDL and TG.Start...
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statin or fibrate; add niacin if necessary
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Low HDL.Start...
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Exercise + any agent
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Elevated TG and low HDL.Start...
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fibrates
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Diagnosis of DM
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fasting glucose > 126random glucose > 200 with sx2hr glucose > 200
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"SibutramineMechanism, Side effects"
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"MECH: inhibits uptake of serotonin and NE in CNS (catecholaminergic) and causes wt lossSE: HTN, dry mouth, anorexia, constipation, insomnia, dizziness"
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"OrlistatMechanism, Side effects"
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"MECH: inhibits intestinal lipase; decreases fat absorption.SE: fatty stools, gas, cramping."
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"EchinaceaReason used, Side effects"
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"REASON USED: prevention of common cold.SIDE EFFECTS: rash, pruritus, nausea."
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"Saw palmettoReason used, Side effects"
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"REASON USED: BPHSIDE EFFECTS: mild GI upset, headaches."
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"St John's wortReason used, Side effects"
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"REASON USED: DepressionSIDE EFFECTS: induces cytochrome P-450, thus decreased some drug levels (warfarin, dgioxin, OCPs)"
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