Hyperlipidemia: An Overview

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Authors: Sujal Navnath Batwal, Ram Ankush Bhokte
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Abstract

Hyperlipidemia is a medical condition characterized by an increase in one or more of the plasma lipids, including triglycerides, cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phospholipids and or plasma lipoproteins including very low-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein along with reduced high-density lipoprotein levels.This elevation of plasma lipids is among the leading risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases.Introduction, type of lipoprotein, classification of hyperlipidemia, Complications of hyperlipidaemia, causes; Symptoms of hypelipedemia, Pathogenesis of hyperlipidemia, Pathogenesis of hyperlipidemia, diagnosis, prevention, treatments.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Lipid metabolism and disorders Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins

Publication details

Publication date
23 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter