'Ldl chol' presentation slideshows

Diagnostic Evaluation of the Hypertensive Patient- How much is enough?

Diagnostic Evaluation of the Hypertensive Patient- How much is enough?. Thomas Pickering MD, DPhil Behavioral Cardiovascular Health and Hypertension Program Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York.

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Lipids and Lipoproteins

Lipids and Lipoproteins. Roger L. Bertholf, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pathology Director of Clinical Chemistry & Toxicology. Classification of lipids. Fatty acids (palmitic, linoleic, etc.) Glycerol esters (triglycerides) Sterols (cholesterol, hormones, vitamin D)

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Laboratory Testing For Cardiovascular Risk

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Cholesterol metabolism

Cholesterol metabolism. Cholesterol. Found in animals 2gm/kg body weight Amphipathic in nature. Functions of cholesterol. Structural component of cell membrane Precursor of steroid hormones Structural part of lipoproteins Fatty acids are transported to liver as cholesteryl esters.

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The Atherosclerotic Process

The Atherosclerotic Process. The progressive __________ and hardening of the artery due to the build up of _________. Coronary Artery Disease. Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that feed the heart muscle (myocardium) 1.2 to 1.5 million heart attacks each year

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