Dyslipidemia

Not to be confused with lipedema.
Dyslipidemia
An example of dyslipidemia in the form of a 4-ml sample of hyperlipidemic blood in a vacutainer with EDTA. Left to settle for four hours without centrifugation, the lipids separated into the top fraction.
SpecialtyCardiology
SymptomsAtherosclerosis
ComplicationsCardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease
TypesHyperlipidemia, hypolipidemia

Dyslipidemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high or low amounts of any or all lipids (e.g. fats, triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids) or lipoproteins in the blood.[1] Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases,[1] which include coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral artery disease.[1] Although dyslipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, abnormal levels do not mean that lipid lowering agents need to be started.[2] Other factors, such as comorbid conditions and lifestyle in addition to dyslipidemia, is considered in a cardiovascular risk assessment.[3] In developed countries, most dyslipidemias are hyperlipidemias; that is, an elevation of lipids in the blood. This is often due to diet and lifestyle. Prolonged elevation of insulin resistance can also lead to dyslipidemia.[1]

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