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Mechanism of Action of Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile Acid Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid Pool →
Expression → ↑ VLDL ... /Secretion → ↑ LDL ... Production → ↑ LDL ... Receptors → ↑ LDL ... Clearance → ↓ Plasma LDL-C
ACC/AHA Statin Guidelines - 2013 vs 2017

In 2013 the ACC/AHA guidelines drastically changed the way we
the traditional LDL ... group, if the LDL ... alternatively use the LDL ... of the target LDL ... expect a >50% LDL
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Hypothyroidism Decreased HDL ... Androgens Increased LDL ... ApoB-100 • LDLr ... • Familial LPL
Risk factors for atherosclerosis

Modifiable risk factors:
 - Dyslipidemia (elevated LDL, decreased HDL)
 - Tobacco smoking
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Dyslipidemia (elevated LDL ... , decreased HDL)
Prescription Fish Oils
Prescription fish oils, Lovaza, and Vascepa, are commonly used for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia (TG
of increasing LDL ... without effect on LDL
#Estrogen
25-OH-D3
formation
#HDL
#LDL
#VLDL Y
Proliferation and desquamation of #vaginalepithelium
In children: delayed epiphyseal fusion
#Osteoporosis
Atherosclerosis
Vaginal infections
Tall stature
#Progestogen
#mammarygland tubes
No buildup of uterus
OH-D3 formation #HDL ... #LDL #VLDL Y
Fibrates - Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate 
Mechanism: activates PPAR alpha
Lipid Effects:
 - Decrease TG by 30-50%
 -
50% - Increase HDL ... - Decrease LDL
Lipoprotein Metabolism

Enterocytes release absorbed lipids the form of triglyceride-rich chylomicrons. These are acted upon by endothelial
liproprotein (LDL
Stimulation of glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis
Hyperglycemia
Accelerated breakdown of
VLDL and LDL, stimulation of bile secretion
VLDL +
Cholesterol
Energy metabolism†
02 con-
sumption
Heat metabolism
breakdown of VLDL ... and LDL, stimulation ... bile secretion VLDL
Xanthoma Striatum Palmare- A 49-year-old man was referred to the metabolic clinic for evaluation of severe
low-density lipoprotein (LDL ... Treatment with LDL