Dyslipidemia Drugs for Hyperlipidemia Lecture

Triglycerides

High levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)

Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)

Coronary heart disease (CHD) (correct)

Lack of exercise and excess saturated fats in the diet

Obesity and diabetes

Cigarette smoking and chronic kidney disease (correct)

Inherited defect in lipoprotein metabolism

Excessive consumption of fruits and vegetables

Lack of exercise and diet containing excess saturated fats (correct)

Low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)

Genetic factors only

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