Cardiology
OVERVIEW
Dyslipidemia is a condition where there is an abnormal amount of lipids. There are three main types of lipids in our blood;
- Triglycerides: Produced in the liver, provide energy and help with growth.
- Cholesterol: Helps absorb fat and fat-soluble vitamins which help make vitamin D, estrogen, and testosterone.
- Lipoproteins: Protein particles that carry triglycerides and cholesterol around the body.
Diagnose dyslipidemia can be tricky since most people living with the disease won’t present any symptoms and do not know they have it. Often discovered during a blood test. People living with dyslipidemia can develop coronary artery disease (CAD) and/or peripheral artery disease (PAD), which are blockages in the arteries of the heart and legs.
Dyslipidemia
The circulatory system and the heart are part of the cardiology branch in medicine. The field incorporates medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology.
RELATED INFORMATION
Symptoms
The disease won’t present any symptoms. Some people living with the disease experience leg pain when walking.
Symptoms
Cigarette smoking
Obesity
High level of consumption of saturated fat and trans fat
Type 2 diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Chronic kidney disease
Risks
Angina
Heart attacks
Strokes Peripheral arterial disease.
Treatment Options
Ezetimibe
Niacin
Fibrates
Bile acid sequestrants
Evolocumab and alirocumab
Lomitapide and mipomersen
Lose weight
Exercise
Decrease saturated fats in the diet
Often lipid-lowering drugs