Cardiology — Flashcards

Untreated homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia is associated with early death due to _____

_____ is a genetic condition with an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance where the liver is unable to remove excess LDL cholesterol effectively

The mainstay for primary prevention of hyperlipidaemia is _____

Secondary prevention of hyperlipidaemia is offered to all adults with _____ in the form of high intensity statin (80mg atorvastatin)

What condition should be suspected in a patient with hypercholesterolaemia and a personal/family history of coronary heart disease before the age of 60? _____

_____ is known to be protective against CVD?

Hint: Which lipid

First-line management of familial hypercholesterolaemia is with _____

Statins should be discontinued in women _____ before conception

Hint: how long?

If statins are contraindicated the alternative is _____

If patients have a QRISK2 score of ≥_____%, they should be offered 20mg atorvastatin as first-line management