CourseMedications

Lab trend tracker — how to track A1c/LDL/kidney labs over time for stroke prevention (Advanced)

Advanced course: build a simple lab tracker for prevention (LDL, A1c, creatinine/eGFR) and use it to ask targeted questions about medication targets and dose changes

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Track prevention labs over time in one place
  • Understand which trends matter for medication decisions
  • Prepare questions about targets and next steps
  • Reduce missed follow-ups with reminders

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Trends over time are often more useful than one isolated lab.

Question 2

2. A tracker field is…

Question 3

3. A key question is…