Hyperlipidemia
abnormally elevated levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood
Hyperlipidemia happens when there is too many lipids, like cholesterol, in the blood. It can cause health problems.[1][2] There is a type of hyperlipidemia that runs in families, called familial hyperlipidemia.[3] Cholesterol may be lowered by not being overweight, or by being physically active.[4] Someone's age, race, or sex may also affect cholesterol.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Prevention and Treatment of High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)". www.heart.org. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ↑ "High blood cholesterol levels: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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- ↑ "Familial combined hyperlipidemia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-18. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-18. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
