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    Hyperlipidemia is a condition characterized by high levels of fat particles or lipids in the blood. It is often genetic and caused by diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and other medical conditions. While it usually causes no symptoms, it can lead to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and medication to lower lipid levels. Left untreated, hyperlipidemia increases the risk of serious health issues.

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    Hyperlipidemia is a condition characterized by high levels of fat particles or lipids in the blood. It is often genetic and caused by diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and other medical conditions. While it usually causes no symptoms, it can lead to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and medication to lower lipid levels. Left untreated, hyperlipidemia increases the risk of serious health issues.

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    Hyperlipidemia is a condition characterized by high levels of fat particles or lipids in the blood. It is often genetic and caused by diet, lack of exercise, obesity, and other medical conditions. While it usually causes no symptoms, it can lead to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and medication to lower lipid levels. Left untreated, hyperlipidemia increases the risk of serious health issues.

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    Hyperlipidemia

    By: Sophia Elias


    Introduction
    Hyperlipidemia is a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles or
    lipids in the blood.
    If you have high cholesterol and/or high triglycerides, you would most likely
    have hyperlipidemia
    This disorder affects approximately 71 million Americans; only less than half
    receive treatment for it
    It is a chronic condition for most people
    Known as the silent killer because you may not get any symptoms or signs
    until you are in serious trouble
    Hyperlipidemia is a major cause of Atherosclerosis and Atherosclerosis
    induced conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attack, and High Cholesterol
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    Causes

    Hereditary factors are the number one cause; it is typically genetic and has most likely been in your
    family for generations causing it to be much worse
    A diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol increases blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels
    Diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, and hypothyroidism can cause the hypertriglyceridemia
    Obesity and lack of exercise can increase the chances of getting hyperlipidemia
    Excessive alcohol use puts you at a higher risk for hypertriglyceridemia
    Symptoms
    There are usually no symptoms of hyperlipidemia. A blood test run called a lipid profile is necessary
    to detect the disease.
    There could be swelling of the liver, spleen, pancreas and other organs
    Blockage of your blood vessels in brain or heart
    Hyperlipidemia can cause heart attacks or strokes
    Can be fatal
    How it is
    spread
    This disease can unfortunately be handed down
    from generation to generation
    Being overweight and sedentary
    Having a diet high in fat and low in fiber
    Not seeking medical help can worsen the
    condition
    Treatment

    Exercise at least 30 minutes a day


    Reduce your fat and sugar intake
    Eat a healthy diet by increasing fruits and vegetables
    Eat fish 2-3 times per week
    Reduce your red meat intake to 1 time per week
    Increase your fiber intake
    Medications such as statins, niacin, or fibrates can help reduce
    high lipids
    Quit smoking
    Eliminate alcohol
    Chart

    If your numbers fall outside of these normal ranges, you are at a higher risk for hyperlipidemia
    and heart disease
    Facts

    Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that can build up on the walls of your arteries and lead to heart
    disease if you have too much in your blood
    There are more than 3 million US cases per year
    Having high blood cholesterol puts you at risk of heart disease which is the leading cause of death in the
    United States
    People with high cholesterol have about twice the risk of heart disease as people with lower levels
    Can last for years or be lifelong
    Less than half of adults with high LDL cholesterol are getting treatment to lower their levels
    Higher levels of good HDL cholesterol are associated with decreased risk of heart disease and stroke
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    Work Cited

    American Heart Association. Hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia.


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    cle.jsp#.WOOSTRiZP-Y. Accessed 6 Apr. 2017.
    Health Communities. What Is Hyperlipidemia? What Is Hyperlipidemia?, HealthCommunities, 25 Aug.
    2011. www.healthcommunities.com/high-cholesterol/what-is-hyperlipidemia.shtml. Accessed 6 Apr. 2017
    Davis, Kathleen. Hyperlipidemia: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments. Medical News Today,
    MediLexicon International, 18 June. 2015, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/295385.php?page=2.
    Accessed 6 Apr. 2017
    American Association for Clinical Chemisrty. Lipid Profile. Lab Tests Online: Empower Your Health.
    Understand Your Tests, 29 June. 2015, www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/lipid/tab/test/.
    Accessed 6 Apr. 2017
    Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention. High Cholesterol Facts. Centers for Disease Control and
    Prevention, 17 Mar. 2015, www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/facts.htm. Accessed 6 Apr. 2017

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