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The subject, Papa Bear, is an Asian-American that is a 5’4” 48-years old male that weighs approximately 240 pounds. He was diagnosed with high cholesterol in August of 2015 and is currently taking atorvastatin. Near end of August, Mr. Bear was in a minor car accident that caused him to have neck and back pain, and is now on metaxalone, cyclobenzaprine, and meloxicam. Not only does he currently have high cholesterol and feeling pains from his neck down to his lower back, for about 40 years Mr.…

almost 90 percent when there is generic equivalent available. Second, therapeutic substitution is switching to a generic from a branded drug in the same therapeutic class.12 For example, the prescriptions of Lipitor declined from 43 percent of total statin…

total cholesterol was high; more than likely greater than 240 mg/dL , since that level places an individual at high risk. At the hospital he was not on any medications that reduce cholesterol since he is allergic to HMG-coA reductase inhibitor, a statin to reduce cholesterol. If my patient does not reduce his total cholesterol or LDL levels he could develop atherosclerotic plaques, which can further worsen his state of…

Katia Mahotiere Southeastern College Cholesterol and Heart Disease High blood cholesterol is one of the main factors for heart disease in men and women in the United States. The relationship between cholesterol and coronary heart disease is when too much blood cholesterol build up in the artery wall causing narrowing of the artery causing too much blood cholesterol to build up in the artery wall causing narrowing of the artery also known as Atherosclerosis. Narrowing of the…

Statins are structurally similar to HMG, which is a substrate of HMG-CoA reductase. Through reversible inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase, intracellular cholesterol is decreased which then results in an increased number of LDL-receptors on the cell surface. The extra receptors than result in increased catabolism and clearance of circulating LDL cholesterol. Some statins also work by inhibiting LDL production via the inhibition of synthesis…

individuals based on specific factors. One such study Discontinuing Statin Treatment in Adults with Advance Illness is Safe and may be associated with improved quality of life and reduces health care cost. This resulted in findings that proved not only to be safe and cost effective but also proved to be beneficial to the patients. This has been a contribution to evidence base that is useful in making the decision about the need for Statin therapy during the end of life stage. NINR…

also-called “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood, was significantly lowered starting just 9 hours after the ingestion of the nuts, and by no insignificant amount, approximately 20 points within a day. Even the drugs don’t work that fast. It takes statins about 4 days to have a significant effect. But that is not even the craziest part. The same researchers went back and measured their cholesterol level 5 days later, and then 30 days later. Now, have in mind that they weren’t eating Brazil…

This article provides background information on chronic liver disease and states that it can be caused by many things, including alcohol abuse, chronic viral hepatitis, and metabolic factors. Over time, fibrotic tissue develops and without treatment, causes chronic injury and becomes fibrotic. Fibrosis then impairs the normal oxygenation and vasculature to the liver tissue. The author states that according to a large study, cirrhosis is the fourth leading cause of death due to non-communicable…

During past three decades efforts have been put to reduce the cardiovascular risk factors so that the coronary mortality rate will decrease (1). Although, scientists have reached to advances in this field, but the probability of occurring an ischemic event is still noticeable in patients who follow guildline-base approaches to cardiovascular prevention (2). Since the overall rate of atherosclerotic disease is increasing worldwide, cardiovascular disease is now consider as a global cause of…

Coronary artery disease is the impedance or blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart, usually due to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina (also called angina pectoris). Angina is often referred to as chest pain. It is also described as chest discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure, aching, burning, numbness, fullness, or squeezing. It is often mistaken indigestion or heartburn. There are approximately…