• CARDIOLOGY

    Hypercholesterolemia

    There are five major classes of lipoprotein Chylomicrons Triglyceride rich Atherogenic VLDL – Very low density lipoprotein IDL – Intermediate density lipoprotein LDL – Low density lipoprotein Cholesterol rich HDL – High density lipoprotein Anti-atherogenic Secondary dyslipidemia Causes Effects on lipid profile HypothyroidismHyperparathyroidismNephrotic syndromeCholestasisAnorexia nervosaCushings syndromes Increased LDL – C Type 2…