Question 1

dyslipidemia vs hyperlipidemia, what is the differnence?

Accepted Answer

Dys vs hyper: Dys means abnormal.  Hyper means 'too much'.

Question 2

what is a hyperlipidemia & dyslipidemia test?

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see below: It is a blood sample and should include: total cholesterol, ldl, HDL and triglycerides. It should be measured after a 12 hour fast.

Question 3

what is the difference between dyslipidemia and hyperlipidemia?

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Lipidemia: Dyslipidemia is a nonspecific term for abnormalities of the blood lipids. Hyperlipidemia is a dyslipidemia with too much lipid.

Question 4

what are the tests for hyperlipidemia?

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Many possibilities: There are many lipid tests available, but the strongest evidence indicates that a total cholesterol and an HDL (good cholesterol) is a good start, and this can be done without fasting. A standard lipid panel is another option, and includes these two plus triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, and requires at least an 8-hr fast. For more info, see the guidelines on www.Provenhealthways.Com.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hyperlipidemia?

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Depends on type: High cholesterol levels and high LDL levels are associated with atherosclerotic cardio-vascular disease and may produce symptoms of heart attack, heart failure, leg pain, gangrene, stroke etc.  High levels of triglycerides may cause pancreatitis that produced severe abdominal pain and may cause shop.  High HDL elves are good an produce no symptoms. Some lipid disorders cause xanthomas.

Question 6

is there a cure for hyperlipidemia?

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Depends: If the hyperlipidemia is fairly mild, weight loss, diet and exercise can cure it.  If it is severe, particularly if you have a genetic predisposition, then it cannot be cured.  In that case, diet, exercise, and weight control are still very important to help control the hyperlipidemia, and supplements can play a role as well.  Medication is often necessary however.

Question 7

what is the treatment for hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Diet exercise & Meds: Treatment is geared to the type of hyperlipidemia.  The general modalitie are diet low in saturated fats and carbohydrates, weight loss throug diet and exercise, treatment of underlying illness, e.g., diabetes, hypothyroidism; use of drugs such as statins.  Additional drugs may be added depending on the response.

Question 8

how can i exercise with bradycardia and hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia-: Resting bradycardia in itself is not necessarily a problem with exercise.  As long as there is no underlying cardiac elecrtical conduction problem, the heart rate should increase appropriately with exercise; if it does not, then something else is going on.  People with hyperlipidemia should always exercise, if there is no contraindication, as routine exercise improves cholesterol levels.

Question 9

what's the difference between hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia?

Accepted Answer

Same: People including doctors have used these terms interchangeably to mean the same things -- the complete lipid profile.

Question 10

what are the four common laboratory lab values needed for hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Total cholesterol, ldl, HDL and triglycerides.

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