Screening for Lipid Disorders in Adults

摘要

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) is defined by the presence of which of the following risk factors? * A. Black race. * B. Hypertension. * C. Diabetes. * D. BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg per m2. 2. The correct answer is D. Decisions to screen for lipid disorders should be based on the patient's age and sex, and the presence of CHD risk factors. Because E.B. has a BMI of greater than 30 kg per m2, she is at increased risk of CHD.