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Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia

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Also known as "high cholesterol," this condition occurs when there are extra fats, also known as lipids, in the blood. These extra fats can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other conditions.

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39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Dyslipidemia

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

High cholesterol
Condition
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Symptoms

Abdominal obesity
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hyperlipidemia
Niacin
Statins
Fenofibrate
Ezetimibe
Bile acid sequestrants
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Other treatments

Mediterranean diet
Low fat diet
Controlling your cholesterol
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Tests

Thyroid stimulating hormone
Lipid panel
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Risk factors

Personal

Getting no exercise
Cigarette smoking

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