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Results 1 - 10 of 265 for hyperlipidemia
  1. Cholesterol and lifestyle 
    Your body needs cholesterol to work well. But cholesterol levels that are too high can harm you. In the US, blood cholesterol is most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000099.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cholesterol testing and results 
    Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. But too much cholesterol can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000386.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cholesterol - what to ask your doctor 
    Your body needs cholesterol to work properly. When you have too much cholesterol in your blood, it builds up inside the walls of ... provider to help you take care of your cholesterol.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000211.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Niacin for cholesterol 
    ... prescription in larger doses, it can help lower cholesterol and other fats in your blood. Niacin helps: Raise HDL (good) cholesterol Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol Lower triglycerides , another type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000788.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. High blood cholesterol levels 
    Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000403.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Dietary fats explained 
    Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol level. A high LDL cholesterol level puts you at risk for heart attack, stroke, and other major health problems. You should avoid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000104.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. How to take statins 
    ... are medicines that help lower the amount of cholesterol and other fats in your blood. Statins work by: Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol Raising HDL (good) cholesterol in your blood Lowering ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000748.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Fibrates 
    ... Fibrates also may help raise your HDL (good) cholesterol . High triglycerides along with low HDL cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000789.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Atherosclerosis 
    ... called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls ... cause of heart attack and stroke. High blood cholesterol levels can cause hardening of the arteries at ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000171.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Familial combined hyperlipidemia 
    Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a disorder that is passed down through families. It causes high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000396.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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