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Hyperlipidemia

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Disease Profile

Hyperlipidemia is a disorder of elevated lipids in the blood, including cholesterol and/or triglycerides, and is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It may be primary (genetic) or secondary to diet, obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and medications. Management includes lifestyle interventions and lipid-lowering drugs.

Category: Lipid metabolism disorder
Prevalence: In the U.S., nearly 2 in 5 adults have high total cholesterol

ICD Codes

E78.5

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