A patient with tendon xanthomas, Increased LDL and cholesterol. What is the most probable diagnosis?
AType II Hyperlipoproteinemia
BType III Hyperlipoproteinemia
CAbetalipoproteinemia
DType I Hyperlipoproteinemia
EType IV Hyperlipoproteinemia
Which among the following is the false statement regarding statins?
AThese drugs should not be stopped even in severe conditions like injury, surgery etc.
BAlthough HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, there is mild increase in lipoprotein a (Lpa) levels.
CWith the long term use, there is slight increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
DThey can be given with verapamil and other enzyme inhibitors
A person is diagnosed with familial type IIa hyperlipoproteinemia. What is the basic defect in this type of hyperlipoproteinemia?
ALipoprotein lipase deficiency
BDefective LDL receptor
CAbnormal activity of Apo E
DOverproduction of LDL
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