NGR5141 Hyperlipidemia Review Questions Questions and Answers (100% Verified Solutions)

1. What are the 4 high risk groups identified in the ACC/AHA Guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce ASCVD in Adults that should be treated with statins? - 1. Individuals with clinical ASCVD including: ACS, MI, angina, revascularization, stroke, TIA, and PVD 2. LDL > 190 mg/dL 3. DM age 40-75 with LDL > 70 mg/dL 4. Individuals age 40-75 with risk of CV disease >7.5% using the Pooled Cohort Calculation 2. The variables in the Pooled Cohort Equation include age, race, total and HDL-cholesterol, systolic BP (including treated or untreated status), diabetes, and current smoking status. This calculation measures the _______ year risk of developing ASCVD and is thought to more accurate than the Framingham Risk Assessment. - 10 year risk