Avsnitt Triglycerides (TG) Lab Values Lab Values Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, normal lab values for nurses for NCLEX®) by NURSING.com (NRSNG) Spela Dela Facebook Twitter Kopiera länk
Normal <150 mg/dL Indications Evaluate for: Elevated triglycerides Risk for atherosclerotic heart disease and stroke Description Triglycerides (TG) are required to provide energy during the metabolic process, excess triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue. What would cause increased levels? Myocardial Infarction (MI) Alcoholism Alcoholic cirrhosis High carbohydrate diet Anorexia nervosa Cirrhosis Hypertension (HTN) Nephrotic Syndrome Obesity Renal failure Pancreatitis Stress What would cause decreased levels? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Liver disease Hyperthyroidism Malnutrition Malabsorption Rss Apple Podcaster →
