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 dangerous if untreated and 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 Infarction
   -     Stroke
   -     Peripheral vascular disease
   -     others

Blood work to check lipid levels

Includes:

   -    Cholesterol
   -    Triglycerides
   -    LDL 
   -    VLDL
   -    HDL

Treatement

- Dietary low in cholesterol

Medications

.          Statins