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DYSLIPIDEMIAS (Hypertriglyceridemia (Clinical findings (acute pancreatitis…
DYSLIPIDEMIAS
Hypertriglyceridemia
Definition
serum [triglycerides] >160 mg/dL
Etiology
rise in VLDL synthesis
familial hypertriglyceridemia
VLDL bigger than normal
genetic alteration
Diabetes mellitus
insulin deficit favours lipolysis in liver
Alcoholism
alcohol metabolism increases fatty acids
Obesity
less degradation of VLDL and chylomicrones
deficiency of lipoprotein lipase
familial deficiency
diabetes mellitus
chronic kidney injury
Clinical findings
acute pancreatitis
fatty liver
eruptive xanthomas
atherosclerosis
Hypercholesterolemia of LDL
Definition
serum [cholesterol] >240 mg/dL
Etiology
rise in LDL synthesis
genetics
nephrotic syndrome
less degradation of LDL
genetics
familial hypercholesterolemia
Clinical findings
increased risk of atherosclerosis
xanthomas
corneal arcus
Mixed hyperlipidemia
increased cholesterol and triglycerides
etiology
genetics
diabetes mellitus
nephrotic syndrome
associated with high LDL levels
Hypercholesterolemia of HDL
Benefitial
Less risk of atherosclerosis
Etiology
Genetics
Regular exercise
Diet