Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)

Overview

Hyperlipidemia is elevated blood lipids, especially LDL cholesterol, increasing CVD risk.

Symptoms

• •Usually asymptomatic
• •Xanthomas
• •Corneal arcus

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓LDL ≥160 mg/dL
• ✓Total chol ≥240
• ✓Fasting lipid profile

Treatments

• →Statins
• →Ezetimibe
• →PCSK9 inhibitors
• →Lifestyle

Risk Factors