Many different factors can increase your chances of developing hyperlipidemia.
Others may need medication to keep their lipids at healthy levels.
If left uncontrolled, hyperlipidemia can lead to other serious issues that are more noticeable, includingheart attackandblood clots.
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There is also an association with high blood pressure.
Having high levels of triglycerides along with high LDL cholesterol can increase your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Its a critical building block for the body’s cells and is vital in producing hormones and digestive fluids.
LDL carries cholesterol to your tissues while VLDL carries mainly triglycerides to your tissues.
Both LDL and VLDL cholesterol contribute to the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
For this reason, HDL cholesterol is known as “good cholesterol.”
Over time, the build-up of cholesterol-laden plaques can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or blood clots.
Family History
You share a lot with your family members.
Someones sex can also play a role.
In some cases, children with sedentary lifestyles and poor diets can develop hyperlipidemia.
This is especially true for those with punch in 2 diabetes.
Medications
Medications might also increase the likelihood of developing hyperlipidemia.
The most common way to diagnose high cholesterol is with a lipid panel.
The test uses a blood draw taken after fasting for roughly 12 hours.
Others might also need the help of medications.
It uses weight and height to try and estimate body fat.
BMI calculations may, for example, overestimate body fat in athletes or in older people.
However, only slightly more than half of the individuals who need these medications actually get them.
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