Hyperlipidaemia

Hyperlipidaemia

Hyperlipidaemia (pronounced: hi-per-li-pi-dee-mia), also known as hyperlipidemia, is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally high level of lipids (fats) in the blood.

Etymology

The term "Hyperlipidaemia" is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "over" or "above", "lipos" meaning "fat", and "haima" meaning "blood".

Definition

Hyperlipidaemia is a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles (lipids) in the blood. These particles include triglycerides and cholesterol. Too many lipids in your blood can lead to atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other circulatory diseases.

Types

There are two main types of hyperlipidaemia:

• Primary hyperlipidaemia: This is caused by genetic factors and is not related to lifestyle or diet.
• Secondary hyperlipidaemia: This is caused by lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise, or by medical conditions such as diabetes or hypothyroidism.

Symptoms

Hyperlipidaemia itself usually has no symptoms. However, it can lead to symptomatic vascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and stroke.

Diagnosis

Hyperlipidaemia is diagnosed through a blood test called a lipid panel or lipid profile. This test measures the levels of different types of lipids in the blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides.

Treatment

Treatment for hyperlipidaemia typically involves lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, and may also include medication. Medications used to treat hyperlipidaemia include statins, bile acid sequestrants, and fibrates.

Related Terms

• Lipid
• Triglyceride
• Cholesterol
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism
• Coronary artery disease
• Peripheral artery disease
• Lipid panel
• Low-density lipoprotein
• High-density lipoprotein
• Statins
• Bile acid sequestrants
• Fibrates

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Hyperlipidaemia
• Wikipedia's article - Hyperlipidaemia

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