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What is the primary method used in Canada to identify patients for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
What is the primary method used in Canada to identify patients for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
- Polygenic risk score
- Reynold’s risk score
- Lipoprotein(a) levels
- Framingham risk score (correct)
Which factor is measured by C reactive protein (CRP) as mentioned in the text?
Which factor is measured by C reactive protein (CRP) as mentioned in the text?
- Inflammation (correct)
- Socioeconomic status
- Psychosocial stress
- Sedentarism
For individuals with systemic inflammation but normal cholesterol, what type of therapy has shown benefits in reducing cardiovascular events?
For individuals with systemic inflammation but normal cholesterol, what type of therapy has shown benefits in reducing cardiovascular events?
- Psychosocial therapy
- Socioeconomic therapy
- Statins (correct)
- Lipoprotein(a) therapy
What is the recommended action for patients identified with a Framingham risk score above 20% in Canada?
What is the recommended action for patients identified with a Framingham risk score above 20% in Canada?
How is socioeconomic status typically measured in the context of assessing cardiovascular risk?
How is socioeconomic status typically measured in the context of assessing cardiovascular risk?
What is the typical clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis in the renal circulatory territory?
What is the typical clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis in the renal circulatory territory?
What shift in risk factor patterns has led to 80% of deaths due to cardiovascular disease now being in low and middle-income countries?
What shift in risk factor patterns has led to 80% of deaths due to cardiovascular disease now being in low and middle-income countries?
According to the Interheart Study, how many risk factors explain 90% of the risk for a first myocardial infarction?
According to the Interheart Study, how many risk factors explain 90% of the risk for a first myocardial infarction?
What is the typical clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis in the cerebral circulatory territory?
What is the typical clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis in the cerebral circulatory territory?
What was a limitation of the Framingham Heart Study in identifying risk factors for atherosclerotic disease?
What was a limitation of the Framingham Heart Study in identifying risk factors for atherosclerotic disease?
What issue might lead to seeing this page while browsing a secure website?
What issue might lead to seeing this page while browsing a secure website?
Why might this page be presented instead of the desired website?
Why might this page be presented instead of the desired website?
What is a potential consequence of not addressing the issue that causes this page to appear?
What is a potential consequence of not addressing the issue that causes this page to appear?
What potential issue could arise if this page is ignored and not addressed?
What potential issue could arise if this page is ignored and not addressed?
Why might a user see this page while browsing a secure website?
Why might a user see this page while browsing a secure website?
What is a key reason for misinterpreting maternal signs and symptoms during pregnancy?
What is a key reason for misinterpreting maternal signs and symptoms during pregnancy?
Why is knowledge of normal physiology in pregnancy important according to the text?
Why is knowledge of normal physiology in pregnancy important according to the text?
Which group of Indigenous peoples is acknowledged for the land where the gathering takes place?
Which group of Indigenous peoples is acknowledged for the land where the gathering takes place?
What is emphasized by the mention of Dr. Christopher Ng being the Co-lead of Week 61?
What is emphasized by the mention of Dr. Christopher Ng being the Co-lead of Week 61?
Why might maternal signs and symptoms be mistakenly treated as pathology?
Why might maternal signs and symptoms be mistakenly treated as pathology?
What is one of the objectives mentioned pertaining to pregnancy physiology?
What is one of the objectives mentioned pertaining to pregnancy physiology?
How are physiologic changes unique to pregnancy addressed according to the text?
How are physiologic changes unique to pregnancy addressed according to the text?
Which organ system experiences anatomic and functional changes during pregnancy according to the text?
Which organ system experiences anatomic and functional changes during pregnancy according to the text?
'Why should you care?' according to the text refers to which concept?
'Why should you care?' according to the text refers to which concept?
What role do chylomicrons play in liver metabolism?
What role do chylomicrons play in liver metabolism?
How does the liver handle triglycerides in metabolism?
How does the liver handle triglycerides in metabolism?
What is the primary function of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) in the liver?
What is the primary function of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) in the liver?
How is ammonia detoxified in the liver?
How is ammonia detoxified in the liver?
What is the consequence of impaired excretion of bilirubin from the liver?
What is the consequence of impaired excretion of bilirubin from the liver?
Why is conjugation of bilirubin important for liver function?
Why is conjugation of bilirubin important for liver function?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for exporting triglycerides and cholesterol from the liver to tissues?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for exporting triglycerides and cholesterol from the liver to tissues?
Where does the oxidation of fatty acids primarily occur for energy production?
Where does the oxidation of fatty acids primarily occur for energy production?
How do high density lipoproteins (HDL) contribute to liver metabolism?
How do high density lipoproteins (HDL) contribute to liver metabolism?
What is the main function of bile salts derived from cholesterol?
What is the main function of bile salts derived from cholesterol?
What is the main function of bile produced by the liver?
What is the main function of bile produced by the liver?
What is the primary method of excretion for bilirubin once it has been processed in the liver?
What is the primary method of excretion for bilirubin once it has been processed in the liver?
Which lipoprotein carries dietary triglycerides to tissues after being generated in the intestine?
Which lipoprotein carries dietary triglycerides to tissues after being generated in the intestine?
What is the primary role of the liver in metabolizing ammonia and bilirubin?
What is the primary role of the liver in metabolizing ammonia and bilirubin?
How does the liver contribute to the breakdown of triglycerides during metabolic processes?
How does the liver contribute to the breakdown of triglycerides during metabolic processes?
What is the function of bile in relation to lipid digestion and absorption?
What is the function of bile in relation to lipid digestion and absorption?
In what scenario would lactic acidosis most likely occur due to liver dysfunction?
In what scenario would lactic acidosis most likely occur due to liver dysfunction?
Which metabolic function does the liver NOT directly perform?
Which metabolic function does the liver NOT directly perform?
What is a significant consequence of the liver's inability to metabolize bilirubin effectively?
What is a significant consequence of the liver's inability to metabolize bilirubin effectively?
Which molecule is NOT synthesized by the liver as part of its plasma protein production?
Which molecule is NOT synthesized by the liver as part of its plasma protein production?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose concentrations when glucose levels are low?
How does the liver contribute to maintaining normal blood glucose concentrations when glucose levels are low?
What is the main function of bile salts in the body?
What is the main function of bile salts in the body?
How does the small intestine contribute to the reabsorption of bile salts?
How does the small intestine contribute to the reabsorption of bile salts?
What role do glucuronic acid residues play in the metabolism of bilirubin?
What role do glucuronic acid residues play in the metabolism of bilirubin?
Which of the following is a major function of bile produced by the liver?
Which of the following is a major function of bile produced by the liver?
How does the liver eliminate metabolic waste?
How does the liver eliminate metabolic waste?
What is the significance of bile canaliculi in the metabolism process?
What is the significance of bile canaliculi in the metabolism process?
How are bile salts recycled in the body for further use?
How are bile salts recycled in the body for further use?
In what form does bilirubin get eliminated from the body?
In what form does bilirubin get eliminated from the body?
Which enzyme is liver-specific and serves as a marker of hepatocellular injury?
Which enzyme is liver-specific and serves as a marker of hepatocellular injury?
Which enzyme is found in many tissues but is primarily located in the liver, biliary tree, and bone?
Which enzyme is found in many tissues but is primarily located in the liver, biliary tree, and bone?
Which enzyme confirms that elevated ALP levels are from the liver or biliary tree, and not from other sources like bone?
Which enzyme confirms that elevated ALP levels are from the liver or biliary tree, and not from other sources like bone?
Which markers are indicators of cholestasis, signifying damage to the biliary tree?
Which markers are indicators of cholestasis, signifying damage to the biliary tree?
Which liver function marker measures the liver's ability to produce proteins?
Which liver function marker measures the liver's ability to produce proteins?
In which condition can portal hypertension cause splenomegaly leading to low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)?
In which condition can portal hypertension cause splenomegaly leading to low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)?
Which hormone plays a role in regulating enzyme expression and activity in the liver?
Which hormone plays a role in regulating enzyme expression and activity in the liver?
In systemic catabolic states, what do hepatocytes release into the systemic circulation?
In systemic catabolic states, what do hepatocytes release into the systemic circulation?
