Patients Living With HIV Are Less Likely to Receive Appropriate Statin Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33678059/
Our study reveals that PLWH may be at a disadvantage in receiving appropriate statin therapy for ASCVD risk reduction. This is important given the heightened risk for ASCVD in this...
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Diet Quality Indices and Their Correlation with Glycemic Status and Lipid Profile in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Source : https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/2934082
Background . The study aimed to determine the correlation between different diet quality indices and glycemic status and lipid profile in patients with diabetes. Methods .
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Complications for an Elderly Patient with Hypertension
A 78-year-old male presented to the local emergency complaining of severe abdominal pain. It was also discovered that he had atrial fibrillation that was newly onset. In addition to being treated for hypertension, the patient was also being medicated for acid reflux. His blood pressure was...
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Stephen Lewis5yrStep one stop meds, step 2 begin fluids and check a CK and renal function as the combination likely caused rhabdo. If he was not evaluated originally he Show More -
Stephen Lewis5yrStep one stop meds, step 2 begin fluids and check a CK and renal function as the combination likely caused rhabdo. If he was not evaluated originally he Show More
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PCSK9 Levels and Metabolic Profiles in Elderly Subjects with Different Glucose Tolerance under Statin Therapy
Source : https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/5/994/html
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) degrades low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) receptors, and thus regulates the LDL-C levels in the circulation. Type 2 diabetics often have elevated LDL-C levels. However,...
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