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Dyslipidemia is an abnormal amount of lipids (cholesterol and/or triglycerides) in the blood, typically characterized by high LDL (bad)cholesterol, high triglycerides, or low HDL (good) cholesterol. It is often caused by poor diet, obesity, or genetics, and is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. Treatment includes lifestyle modifications and medication.
Key Aspects of Dyslipidemia
Causes and Risk Factors: Primarily caused by sedentary lifestyles, high-fat diets, obesity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption. It can also stem from genetic factors (primary) or underlying conditions like diabetes, hypothyroidism, and kidney disease (secondary).
Symptoms: Generally causes no symptoms until significant plaque buildup leads to cardiovascular events like angina or heart attacks.
Diagnosis: Identified via a blood test called a lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.
Treatment: Involves lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) and pharmacological interventions, such as statins, to manage lipid levels.
Target Levels: Generally, LDL should be below 100 mg/dL, and HDL should be at least 40 mg/dL for men or 50 mg/dL for women.
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