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26 Cards in this Set
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People with high cholesterol have what risk of heart disease compared to some with normal cholesterol? |
Twice the risk |
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What percentage of americans have a high LDL? |
33.5% |
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What percentage of adults with high LDL get treatment ? |
Less than half |
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What are three lifestyle changes we can make to reduce cholesterol? |
Exercise Eating a healthy diet Not smoking |
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Cholesterol and triglycerides play a major role in the development what heart condition....? |
Coronary heart disease |
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Hypothyroidism produces a deficiency in what hormone? |
Thyroxine |
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What are a few physical signs of hyperlipidemia? |
Inflammation under the eyes and near Achilles tendon Pimple like lesions all over the body
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What can a severe case of hyperlipidemia cause? |
Pancreatitis |
A specific organ |
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What does HDL stand for? |
High density lipoprotein |
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What does LDL stand for? |
Low density lipoprotein |
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What level of total cholesterol is desirable? |
Less than 200 mg/dL |
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What level of LDL is desirable? |
Less than 100 mg/dl |
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What level of HDL is desirable? |
60 mg/dL or higher |
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What level of triglycerides is desirable? |
Less than 150 mg/ dL |
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What characteristics make up metabolic syndrome? |
High blood pressure High blood sugar Too much fat around the waist Low HDL and high triglycerides |
4 characteristics |
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What conditions does metabolic syndrome put you at risk for? |
Heart disease Diabetes Stroke |
3 things |
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How do statins work |
They lower LDL by inhibiting enzyme HMG in the liver. |
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What percent have statins been shown to reduce LDL by? |
20% - 60% |
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What is an alternate name for Lovastatin? |
Mevacor |
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What is an alternate name for Simvastatin |
Zocor |
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What is an alternate name for Pravastatin |
Pravachol |
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What is an alternate name for Fluvastatin |
Lescol |
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What is an alternate name for Atorvastatin ? |
Lipitor |
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What is an alternate name for Rosuvastatin |
Crestor |
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What effect does niacin have on LDL and triglyceride levels? |
It helps lower the levels. |
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What's another name for Niacin? |
Nicotinic Acid |
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