Hyperlipidemia is a condition where levels of fats — primarily cholesterol and triglycerides — are elevated in the blood. Over time, excess cholesterol can build up inside arteries, forming plaque, increasing coronary inflammation, and restricting blood flow. This increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Yes, over half the population in the United States have abnormal cholesterol levels and most do not realize it. This is precisely why early screening is essential.
Yes. Lifestyle changes and medication can significantly improve cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Hyperlipidemia can be genetic, but is often influenced by other factors, including:
Your risk may be higher if you:
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High cholesterol does not have symptoms.
Regular blood testing is the only way to detect high cholesterol early.
Hyperlipidemia is diagnosed via a blood test.
A standard lipid panel is somewhat obsolete as it only checks the concentrations of
By today’s standards a full advanced lipid panel not only measures the concentrations of cholesterol in the blood but also uses advanced analysis to determine:
There is a three prong approach to treat lipid abnormalities:
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Dr. Siddiqui is the Chief Medical Officer at TeleMed2U responsible for clinical and technical program development as well as maintaining a thriving telemedicine practice in infectious diseases which includes specialized care of Hepatitis and HIV.
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