Hypercholesterolemia
Elevated cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition marked by elevated cholesterol levels in the blood, most notably low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad cholesterol”). High LDL is harmful because it promotes plaque buildup in artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis, reduced blood flow, and higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The condition can be familial (primary), caused by inherited genetic mutations that impair cholesterol metabolism, or secondary, resulting from factors such as poor diet, obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, or other medical conditions. Both types increase cardiovascular risk by accelerating damage to blood vessels and promoting long-term complications.
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Hypercholesterolemia is a condition marked by elevated cholesterol levels in the blood, most notably low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad cholesterol”). High LDL is harmful because it promotes plaque buildup in artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis, reduced blood flow, and higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The condition can be familial (primary), caused by inherited genetic mutations that impair cholesterol…
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8 Treatments for Hypercholesterolemia
Lipitor
Crestor
Zetia
Praluent
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Mevacor
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