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hyperlipidemia
treatment and patho
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Pharmacology
Professional
03/27/2010

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Term
Total Cholesterol
Definition
TC=LDL + HDL + TG/5
Term
High Density Lipoprotein
Definition

Transports cholesterol from lipid-laden foam cells to the liver.

Cardio Protective.

Term
Triglycerides
Definition
Combination of glycerol and free fatty acids
Term
Lipoprotein lipases
Definition
An enzyme responsible for catabolism of chylomicrons and lipoproteins. It is activated by apolipoprotein C-II.
Term
Hepatic Lipases
Definition
An enzyme responsible for catabolism of chylomicrons and lipoproteins
Term
LCAT: Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase
Definition
Enzyme responsible for esterification of free cholesterol in the formation of HDL
Term
ACAT: Acetyl coenzyme A: cholesterol transferase
Definition
An enzyme that facilitates the cholesterol storage in cells.
Term
What are the major risk factors for coronary heart disease?
Definition

Smoking

Family History

Low HDL

Age

HTN

Diabetes

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