The differential diagnosis associated with this type of dyslipidemia are; hypercholesterolemia, Mixed hyperlipidemia, and other and unspecified hyperlipidemia (Tharpe, Farley, and Jordan 2013). Comparing the above lab results with the normal range of total cholesterol: <150mg/dL. The patient’s risk factor for cardiovascular accident is high, therefore diet modification, life style change and lastly medications should be added if the above proved unsuccessful. Although cholesterol is essential for different physiological process in health, including making cell walls and the synthesis of vitamin B2, it affects the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system when the opposite is noted. However, increased lipid level is attributed to deposit of fat in the arterial lining, which narrows the lumen leading to coronary artery diseases, stroke, and peripheral artery diseases. To obtain an accurate lipid panel result, the patient should be instructed to fast for at least 12 hours Bostock, (2016). Unfortunately, in case study # 1, a comprehensive health history and lifestyle wasn’t mentioned. Nevertheless, with the patient been overweight and have a high lipid level, her chances of developing cardiovascular problems is high, …show more content…
Diet modifications. Reduce saturated fat, eliminate trans-fat such as hydrogenated vegetable oil, read labels and avoid food that has saturated fat. Consume soluble fiber, fellow Mediterranean diet, eat less meat, eggs, and dairy. Increase fish and vegetable in the diet, increased intake of monounsaturated fat such as olive, avocado, and almonds. In addition, palm oil and coconut oil should be consumed in a moderate quantity (Tharpe, et al. 2013).
Medications
Medications: 800-1000 Omega-3 supplement one tablet orally