GL is a 48 year-old Hispanic female with a PMH of CAD- s/p s…

GL is a 48 year-old Hispanic female with a PMH of CAD- s/p stent placement 6 months ago, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. She has been compliant with Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 40mg 1 tab daily and lifestyle modifications for the past 6 months. Today her fasting lipid panel shows Total cholesterol= 230mg/dl, LDL level=100mg/dL, HDL=40mg/dL and TG=120mg/dL. Based on the ACC/AHA 2018 lipid guidelines, what is the BEST treatment recommendation for this patient?

A 60-year-old woman is found to have an elevated serum calci…

A 60-year-old woman is found to have an elevated serum calcium level on routine lab work. LMNP 10 years ago. CBC, CMP, TSH, and urinalysis are within normal limits. She has no other active medical problems. Follow up labs reveal a low parathyroid hormone level. What is the next best step in evaluating this patient’s hypercalcemia?