5 Questions
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
What are some risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
Cigarette smoking and chronic kidney disease
What can lead to elevated cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia)?
Lack of exercise and diet containing excess saturated fats
Which of the following are spherical complexes of lipids and specific proteins?
VLDL and chylomicrons
What can lead to a 30% to 40% reduction in CHD mortality?
Appropriate lifestyle changes and drug therapy
Learn about dyslipidemia drugs for hyperlipidemia in this lecture by Dr. Kashma Omed & Dr. Hiwa Abas. Understand how elevated levels of LDL-C and triglycerides, as well as low levels of HDL-C, are correlated with coronary heart disease (CHD) and other risk factors.
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