Each of the forms is represented below in the following slides. Click on the thumbnail to see an enlarged view of the image and then identify the type of arteriosclerosis in the boxes provided. In addition, in the checkboxes provided, place a check in the box if the finding is clinically significant. List the risk factors for atherosclerosis. In the last column, check the box if the trait is modifiable by the patient.
Hyperlipidemia plays a strong role in atherogenesis.
Review normal metabolism of lipoproteins and then answer the following questions. The serum levels of cholesterol triglyceride appear to play the most significant role in atherogenesis. The lipoprotein most implicated in atherogenesis is chylomicrons VLDL IDL LDL HDL . The most protective of the lipoproteins is chylomicrons VLDL IDL LDL HDL . Several lifestyle modifications can influence lipid levels in the serum.