00:01 So let's wrap up this video series. 00:03 Cholesterol's in every membrane of your cell. 00:06 Now right now, LDL is thought to be the most significant contributor to atherosclerosis, which is why we use the statins. 00:13 Diet and exercise can significantly impact LDL and HDL levels, meaning lower LDL can raise the HDL. 00:22 However, sometimes medications are necessary, and statins are the most effective drugs for lowering blood LDL levels. 00:31 Now statins increase the number of LDL receptors in the liver. 00:35 So more in the liver, means less in the blood. 00:38 So the target is usually an LDL of less than 100 (mg/dL) but if the patient has some significantly high risk, we may shoot for less than 70 (mg/dL). 00:47 Most statins should be given at night, so be sure to educate your patient about that. 00:52 So you should give or take your statins at nighttime for the most effective experience of lowering the LDL. 00:59 Thank you for watching our video today.
The lecture Atherosclerosis: In a Nutshell (Nursing) by Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN is from the course Coronary Artery Disease: Atherosclerosis (Nursing) .
Statins should be given at what time to be most effective?
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