Increased LDL uptake in hepatocytes

Well-done! Statins decrease the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver through inhibition of the rate-limiting enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase. Therefore, LDL is removed from the plasma and returned to the liver to restore hepatocyte cholesterol levels.  

 

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Map: Mattias Garcia_UNIC (1092)
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  • Opción 2
  • Learning Point:
  • Ramipril (ACE inhibitor)
  • Η ποιότητα ζωής του ασθενούς χειροτερεύει
  • Διάχυση
  • Sacubitril-valsartan (ARNI)
  • I couldn’t see you clearly, can we adjust the visual presentation?
  • PICO
  • Salmeterol (LABA)
  • Use open-ended questions and clarify priority symptoms (pain, discharge, fever).
  • Opțiunea 2
  • Observation
  • Salbutamol (SABA)
  • Furosemide (loop diuretic)
  • History of Medications
  • Opción 1
  • Decreased levels of HDL
  • The patient will be dissatisfied, and might not come to the next appointment and you will lose the follow up. You will also not have enough data about patient’s progress.
  • Increased LDL uptake in hepatocytes

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