Coronary Artery Disease

• Coronary artery disease is caused by cholesterol in the arteries which impairs circulation. This disease is caused by metabolic syndrome
• Metabolic Syndrome (3 of 5)

  • Obesity of the central torso (waist is >40 in for men and >35 in for women)
  • Fasting blood glucose >100
  • Hypertension (SBP>=130 or DBP >=85)
  • Decreased HDL (<40 in men and <50 in women)
  • Increased triglycerides (>150)
• Drug therapy Treatment for CAD

  Niacin: SE includes flushing, vomiting, altered liver function, GI upset

  Statins: SE includes rhabdomyolysis, itching, GI upset

  Do not take statins with grapefruit juice and take in the evening