# #116 The Lipid Panel Reimagined: Mind the Gap Segment

An episode of [Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1297791208), 15 Dec 2022, 20 min.

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Is it enough to look at LDL-C? What is Apo-B? How do you use TG/HDL ratio to understand your patients cardiovascular risk? Do you need to get a fasting lipid panel? How does it affect the triglycerides and LDL? Show notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/12/15/reimagining-the-…-the-gap-segment/ Use the code “COREIM-AMBOSS” to get a free month of access on https://go.amboss.com/CoreIM-E8 Time stamps • 01:24 Intro • 03:37 Fasting vs. Nonfasting Lipid Panel • 05:11 Current guidelines • 07:43 Pathophysiology Overview • 09:04 Pathophysiology of Apo-B vs. LDL-C with traffic analogy • 11:23 Apo-B • 15:40 TG-to-HDL ratio • 17:06 Takeaways Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, risk, USPSTF, ACC/AHH, family medicine, cardiology, primary care Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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