Sunday 25 June 2017

Ischemic heart disease | NEET Based MCQ

NIME Next Batch PGI Quest in Delhi from 10 August to 20 August


Ischemic heart disease is associated with

A. LDL 
B. VLDL 
C. HDL 
D. Chylomicrons

Ans. A. LDL
- Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) has also been shown to be associated with premature atherosclerosis. It is more strongly associated with peripheral vascular disease (E.g., intermittent claudication) than with CHD.
- LDL Cholesterol is directly associated with IHD.
- VLDL cholesterol is associated with premature Atherlosclerosis; it is more strongly associated with peripheral vascular disease.
- HDL is protective against development of CHD.
- Total cholesterol /HDL ratio < 3.5 is the clinical goal of CHD prevention.