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Optimal Level of LDL
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<100
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Optimal level of Total Cholesterol
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<200
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HDL Level
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<40 = Low
>60 = High |
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What are the five high risk factors for CHD (and CHD risk equilvalent)?
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*Clinical CAD
*Symptomatic CAD *PAD *AAA *DM |
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What are the five major risk factors (other than LDL)?
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*Tobacco use
*HTN (B/P >=140/90 or antihypertensive med) *Low HDL (<40) *Family Hx of premature CHD (male <55; female <65) *Age (male >=45; female >=55) |
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What are the LDL and non HDL goals for CHD or CHD Risk Equivalents?
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LDL Goal: <100
nonHDL Goal: <130 |
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When to start therapy with CHD or CHD Risk Equilvalents?
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LDL >= 130
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Which drug class is the best for lowering LDL?
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Statins
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Which drug class is good for lowering LDL but increases TG?
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Bile Acid Sequestrants
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Which drug class is good for raising HDL and lowering TG?
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Nicotinic Acid
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Which drug class is good for lowering TG?
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Fibric Acids
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Side Effects and CI of Statins
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SE: Myopathy, Increased liver enzymes
Monitor LFTs CI: Liver disease |
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Side Effects of Bile Acid Sequestrants
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SE: GI upset
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Side Effects and CI of Nicotinic Acid
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SE: Flushing (use aspirin 30 minutes prior)
CI: Diabetes |
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Side Effects and CI of Fibric Acids
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SE: Dyspepsia
CI: Renal Disease |
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What is the LDL/non-HDL/LDL level to start drug therapy for 2+ Risk Factors?
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LDL Goal <130
nonHDL Goal < 160 Start meds: >130-160 depending on 10 year risk |
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What is the LDL/non-HDL/LDL level to start drug therapy for 0-1 Risk Factors?
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LDL Goal <160
nonHDL Goal < 190 Start meds: >190 |
