DYSLIPIDEMIA
Lipoprotiens
Types of Dyslipidemia
Screening & Management
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Dyslipidemia Management Guidelines
- Primary prevention of Dyslipidemia
- People Without CHD
- Preventing first event
- Is beneficial for reducing CV morbidity and mortality
- Secondary prevention of Dyslipidemia
- People with history of ASCVD.
- Trials have shown the largest benefit in mortality and CV events.
- Lipid Lowering Medications
- Primary prevention of Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia
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Dyslipidemia, defined as elevated lipids (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, Triglyceride one or all), or decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
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Is an important risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke.
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Detected by laboratory tests, and usually occurs without signs or symptoms.
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These disorders can be primary or secondary.
Content
- Basics of lipids in the body.
- Definition of Dyslipidemia.
- Types of Dyslipidemia.
- ASCVD Risk Factor.
- Screening.
- Dyslipidemia Management Guidelines.
- Guidelines for DLP Prevention.
- Dyslipidemia treatment.
Objectives
- Screen appropriate patients for hyperlipidemia.
- Take an appropriate history, examine and test the patient for modifiable causes.
- Treat hyperlipidemia patients, and establish target lipid levels based on overall CV risk.
- Give appropriate lifestyle and dietary advice.