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What is the main consequence of hypercholesterolemia?
What is the main consequence of hypercholesterolemia?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by extremely low HDL levels and enlarged orange-colored tonsils?
Which of the following diseases is characterized by extremely low HDL levels and enlarged orange-colored tonsils?
What condition is associated with a genetic absence or deficiency of lipoprotein lipase?
What condition is associated with a genetic absence or deficiency of lipoprotein lipase?
What increases the risk of acute pancreatitis in patients with elevated triglyceride levels?
What increases the risk of acute pancreatitis in patients with elevated triglyceride levels?
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Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is associated with eruptive xanthomas and lipemia retinalis?
Which type of hyperlipoproteinemia is associated with eruptive xanthomas and lipemia retinalis?
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What is a potential consequence of familial hypercholesterolemia?
What is a potential consequence of familial hypercholesterolemia?
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Which of the following is TRUE about Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III)?
Which of the following is TRUE about Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III)?
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Which condition is associated with a specifically high risk of acute pancreatitis due to lipid levels?
Which condition is associated with a specifically high risk of acute pancreatitis due to lipid levels?
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What is a common symptom associated with Type V Hyperlipoproteinemia?
What is a common symptom associated with Type V Hyperlipoproteinemia?
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What elevation is characteristic of Hyperlipidemia?
What elevation is characteristic of Hyperlipidemia?
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Study Notes
Lipid Disorders
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Hypercholesterolemia (Increased LDL): Leads to plaque buildup in arteries, raising heart disease risk. Familial Hypercholesterolemia results from a genetic LDL receptor defect, causing extremely high LDL levels.
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Hypoalphalipoproteinemia (Decreased HDL): Characterized by low HDL levels. Tangier Disease is a specific type, marked by extremely low HDL, swollen, orange tonsils.
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Hypertriglyceridemia (Increased Triglycerides): Elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, increasing pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease risk. Hyperlipidemia encompasses elevated levels, and Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency causes extremely high triglycerides, potentially triggering acute pancreatitis due to a missing or deficient lipoprotein lipase enzyme.
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Hyperlipoproteinemia (Increased Lipoproteins): Includes various types. Type V Hyperlipoproteinemia features elevated chylomicrons and VLDL, resulting in eruptive xanthomas and lipemia retinalis. Type III (Dysbetalipoproteinemia) involves a defect in apolipoprotein E (Apo-E), leading to LDL accumulation, palmar xanthomas, and early atherosclerosis.
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This quiz covers various lipid disorders including hypercholesterolemia, hypoalphalipoproteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperlipoproteinemia. Each disorder is explained with key characteristics and associated risks, as well as specific conditions like Tangier Disease and hyperlipoproteinemia types. Test your knowledge on these conditions and their impact on cardiovascular health.
