MEDICINE 256 Exam 1 term 3 pnvn 1631
Exam 1 term 3 pnvn 1631 What is hyperlipidemia? High levels of lipids (fats) in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is a major cause of what? Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? – Build up of fats, cholesterol, hardening of the arteries What puts you at high risk for atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease – Low levels of hdl High levels of ldl Primary treatments for hyperlipidemia – - Weigh reduction - Low cholesterol & fat - Exercise - What is the action of bile acid-binding resins? Bind bile acids to promote increased metabolism of cholesterol What drugs are bile binding resins - cholestyramine - Colestipol - Cocosevelam
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