#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/Use the code “COREIM-AMBOSS” to get a free month of access on https://go.amboss.com/CoreIM-E8Time stamps01:24 Intro 03:37 Fasting vs. Nonfasting Lipid Panel05:11 Current guidelines07:43 Pathophysiology Overview09:04 Pathophysiology of Apo-B vs. LDL-C with traffic analogy11:23 Apo-B15:40 TG-to-HDL ratio17:06 TakeawaysTags: IM Core, CoreIM, risk, USPSTF, ACC/AHH, family medicine, cardiology, primary careFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy