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'''Hyperlipidemia | '''Hyperlipidemia''' is the presence of raised or abnormal levels of [[lipid]]s and/or [[lipoprotein]]s in the [[blood]]. Lipids (fatty molecules) are transported in a [[protein]] capsule, and the density of the lipids and type of protein determines the fate of the particle and its influence on [[metabolism]]. | ||
Lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities are extremely common in the general population, and are regarded as a highly modifiable risk factor for [[cardiovascular disease]] due to the influence of [[cholesterol]], one of the most clinically relevant lipid substances, on [[atherosclerosis]]. In addition, some forms may predispose to [[acute pancreatitis]]. | Lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities are extremely common in the general population, and are regarded as a highly modifiable risk factor for [[cardiovascular disease]] due to the influence of [[cholesterol]], one of the most clinically relevant lipid substances, on [[atherosclerosis]]. In addition, some forms may predispose to [[acute pancreatitis]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:04, 22 October 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Hyperlipidemia is the presence of raised or abnormal levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood. Lipids (fatty molecules) are transported in a protein capsule, and the density of the lipids and type of protein determines the fate of the particle and its influence on metabolism.
Lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities are extremely common in the general population, and are regarded as a highly modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to the influence of cholesterol, one of the most clinically relevant lipid substances, on atherosclerosis. In addition, some forms may predispose to acute pancreatitis.