Sunday, 25 June 2017

Ischemic heart disease | NEET Based MCQ

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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.