Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia, also known as dyslipidemia or high cholesterol is a condition for abnormally high levels of fats (lipids) in the blood, which include cholesterol and triglycerides. Lipids typically include cholesterol levels, lipoproteins, chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, apolipoproteins, and HDL

The most common type of hyperlipidemia is high cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia, means the patient have too much non-HDL cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol in his blood.

The imbalance of cholesterol in the blood caused by a combination of having too much LDL cholesterol and not enough HDL cholesterol to clear it up. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol assists in regulating cholesterol levels to prevent imbalances that would increase the risk of atherosclerotic vascular disease.

Too much cholesterol (200 mg/dL to 239 mg/dL is borderline high and 240 mg/dL is high) is not healthy because it can create roadblocks in the artery highways where blood travels around the body. This condition increases fatty deposits in arteries and the risk of blockages.

Hyperlipidemia can be very serious if it is not controlled. If high cholesterol is untreated, it will be letting plaque accumulate inside of the blood vessels. Other forms of hyperlipidemia include hypertriglyceridemia and mixed hyperlipidemia, in which both cholesterol and triglyceride levels are high.

Foods that have cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fats can raise your blood cholesterol level. These include: cheese, egg yolks, fried and processed foods, ice cream, pastries, red meat
Hyperlipidemia