Medicine, 02.10.2021 01:00 callmedarthvadorplz

3. Mr. Mark is a 42yom being seen as part of his annual exam. He smokes at ½- 1 pack of cigarettes per day and has done so for at least 15 years. Denies any past medical history and currently takes no medications. He does have a family history of DM type 2, MI, and stroke. Upon physical exam his BP is 135/80, his weight is 210 pounds. You decide to our a fasting lipid panel. Here are his results: Total cholesterol: 256, LDL: 143, HDL: 31, TRG: 250. a. Why are we doing a fasting lipid panel?
b. What risk factors can we identify that may put this patient at risk for cardiovascular problems?
c. What are some potential complications without treatment and lifestyle modifications?
d. Let us take a minute to discuss some follow up care for this patient. (meds, lifestyle modifications, guidelines for therapy

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3. Mr. Mark is a 42yom being seen as part of his annual exam. He smokes at ½- 1 pack of cigarettes p...