Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels in the blood) is associated with various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Research how hypercholesterolemia develops, as well as its complications.
A common treatment for hypercholesterolemia is a class of drugs called statins. In your post, address the following questions:
- Are statins the best course of treatment for hypercholesterolemia in adults? Why or why not?
- Should they be prescribed to adults with hypercholesterolemia with no evidence of heart disease?
- Should teenagers be prescribed statins if they are diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia? Why or why not?
- Is there a better solution for these situations?
Be sure to support your positions with APA formatted in-text citations and references from a credible resource.
After reviewing and studying this module’s content, answer the following questions. Be sure to complete all lab activities and attend/watch all live lectures before completing this assignment. All of your answers should be written in your own words, using full sentences, correct terminology, and proper spelling and grammar.
- Explain the anatomical concepts associated with the vascular system. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences.
- Explain the physiological concepts associated with the vascular system. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences.
- How will you apply the concepts you have learned about the heart in real life and in your future career?
- Which topic within this module has been the most valuable to your learning experience and why?
- Which topic(s) within this module did you struggle to understand and why?