human pathology

Question

MR. Jones is a 52 year old male with a history of poorly regulated hypertension. cholesterol is high and so is his HDL. Triglycerides are 200mg/dl and homocysteine levels are 23 mmoles/l. What is his Cardiac risk?

Answer 1

Dawn,

 

This is a very thought provoking question and I shall give you some facts to assess the risk:

 

Firstly,  Homocysteine levels are alarming and person needs immediate treatment/intervention.

 

Triglycerides level is very high and that adds to risk.

 

Cholesterol is high but HDL is high as well,  that lowers a risk little bit.

 

It is not clear if the person is  taking  drugs for hypertension. Poor regulation of hypertension  is a risk factor  but actual risk depends on the treatments and intervention.

 

Overall risk is high but if the person is already in the hospital under observation then the risk can be lowered significantly with right intervention.

 

Hope this helps,