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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
High LDL may be caused by [[inherited]] diseases that affect the [[lipid metabolism]] or can be secondary to causes other than the primary genetic disorders of lipid metabolism. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Rim Halaby, M.D. [3]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [4]
Overview
High LDL may be caused by inherited diseases that affect the lipid metabolism or can be secondary to causes other than the primary genetic disorders of lipid metabolism.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
- Androgens
- Chronic liver disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia[1]
- High saturated fat diet[2]
- Progestagens
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Durrington, P. (2003). "Dyslipidaemia". Lancet. 362 (9385): 717–31. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(03)14234-1. PMID 12957096. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Pejic, RN.; Lee, DT. "Hypertriglyceridemia". J Am Board Fam Med. 19 (3): 310–6. PMID 16672684.
- ↑ Kronenberg, F. (2005). "Dyslipidemia and nephrotic syndrome: recent advances". J Ren Nutr. 15 (2): 195–203. PMID 15827892. Unknown parameter
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