Dyslipidemia Management
This document contains a comprehensive guide to dyslipidemia, a condition characterized by elevated total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, or low HDL, and its association with coronary heart disease. The content covers the definition of the condition, clinical presentation, diagnosis, patient assessment, and management (nonpharmacological and pharmacological), including the use of medications such as statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitors. It also includes guidance on lifestyle modification, primary and secondary prevention, and disease monitoring, with reference to risk factors and risk assessment tools such as the common base equations.
You'll receive a detailed description of the condition, including lipid types (cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL) and their relationship to coronary heart disease (CHD) and coronary artery disease (ASCVD). With clinical presentation, you'll recognize potential symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and increased waist circumference, as well as skin signs such as xanthomas. You'll learn more in this professional profile.