#116 The Lipid Panel Reimagined: Mind the Gap Segment

Is it enough to look at LDL-C? What is Apo-B? How do you use TG/HDL ratio to understand your patients cardiovascular risk? Do you need to get a fasting lipid panel? How does it affect the triglycerides and LDL?Show notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/12/15/reimagining-the-…-the-gap-segment/ (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/12/15/reimagining-the-lipid-panel-mind-the-gap-segment/)Use the code “COREIM-AMBOSS” to get a free month of access on https://go.amboss.com/CoreIM-E8 (https://go.amboss.com/CoreIM-E8)Time stamps* 01:24 Intro * 03:37 Fasting vs. Nonfasting Lipid Panel* 05:11 Current guidelines* 07:43 Pathophysiology Overview* 09:04 Pathophysiology of Apo-B vs. LDL-C with traffic analogy* 11:23 Apo-B* 15:40 TG-to-HDL ratio* 17:06 Takeaways* Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, risk, USPSTF, ACC/AHH, family medicine, cardiology, primary care Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/coreim * Use code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy