Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertriglyceridemia refers to high triglycerides in the blood. It is a type of hyperlipidemia and is closely related to hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). Hypertriglyceridemia is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and heart disease. Treatments may include lifestyle changes to diet and
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- Hyperlipidemia: Hyperlipidemia refers to high “lipids” in the blood stream. It is also often called “dyslipidemia” (meaning a dysfunction of lipids
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- High Cholesterol: High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, refers to having high levels of a substance called cholesterol in the blood. It is a
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- Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries. It is related to high cholesterol (and high triglycerides). Strictly speaking
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- Heart Disease: Heart Disease, also called Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), refers to any condition of the heart or its major blood vessels. There
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