Lipids

Question 1

• Cell walls, steroids, bile acid
• Total level indicative of likelihood of future CV events
• <200

Answer 1

Total cholesterol

Question 2

• Carries most cholesterol
• <100
• Estimated mathematically

Answer 2

LDL

Question 3

-Precursor to LDL estimated based on TG levels

Answer 3

VLDL

Question 4

-Removes cholesterol from cells back to liver to be processed
40-60

Answer 4

HDL

Question 5

Carry dietary lipids. Normally found only after fatty meals

Answer 5

Chylomicrons

Question 6

Elevated levels associated with ASCVD

Answer 6

Lipoprotein(a)

Question 7

Test fasting, high can produce xanthomas

<150

Answer 7

TG