NSG 533: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology: Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension Questions | 100% Correct Answers | UpToDate Doc | Already Graded A+

Which dyslipidemia conditions are associated with CHD risk? ☑: Elevated LDL-C Low HDL-C Hypertriglyceridemia Which lipoprotein is the largest? ☑: Chylomicrons which are derrived from the fat that we eat and is made in the intestines In the absence of other risk factors, what is the most significant concern for atherosclerosis and premature CAD? ☑: Family History Name three non-modifiable risk factors for CHD ☑: - Family History - Age - Gender EXCELLENCE Modifiable risk factors of CHD ☑: - Smoking (No. 1 cause of preventable deaths) -Hypertension - Physical Inactivity - Diabetes Mellitus -Obesity - Hyperlipidemia What are the 5 novel risk factor for CHD presented in the lecture? ☑: - Elevated lipoprotein A - Elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) - Elevated fibrinogen - Elevated LDL particle number - Small, dense LDL Why does fibrinogen level contribute to your risk for CHD? ☑: It is both a clotting factor and an inflammator