Also referred to as Hypercholesterolemia

Occurs when excess levels of cholesterol are found in the blood

Ofen elevated levels of lipoproteins are seen

Can be a dangerous diagnosis that can lead to serious consequences

Symptoms:

- Typically no specific symptoms are seen
- Xanthoma – deposits of cholesterol under skin

Causes:

Primary

   -    Excess production of cholesterol by liver

Secondary

   -    Excess consuption of cholesterol
   -    Diabetes
   -    Kidney problems
   -    Hypothyroidims
   -    others

Complications

   -     Atherosclerosis
   -     Cardiovascular disease
   -     Coronary Artery Disease
   -     Myocardial Infarctions
   -     Stroke
   -     Peripheral vascular disease
   -     others

Blood work to check lipid levels

Includes:

   -    Cholesterol
   -    Triglycerides
   -    LDL 
   -    VLDL
   -    HDL

Treatement

- Dietary low in cholesterol

Medications

.          Statins