Hyperlipoproteinemia medical therapy

Lipoprotein Disorders Microchapters
Patient Information
Overview
Causes
Classification Hyperlipoproteinemia Hypolipoproteinemia
Treatment

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Hyperlipidemia requires early detection, careful evaluation and aggressive treatment with combination of therapeutic lifestyle changes and lipid-lowering drug therapies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.

Medical Therapy

Medical Therapy in Children and Adolescents

1. Drug therapy
   • Statins
2. Adjuvant therapies

Pharmacotherapy

• Omega-3 fatty acids