is an elevated blood level of fatty substances, including cholesterol and triglycerides, and is a major cause of coronary artery disease
-An abnormally large amount of lipids (fats) in the circulating blood The major components are high-density cholesterol (HDL), also known as good cholesterol; and low-density cholesterol (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol; and triglycerides (TG) Hyperlipidemia is commonly referred to as high cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia means that there are excess levels of fats in the blood These fats can be triglycerides, or cholesterol Hyperlipidemia is often associated with increased risk of heart disease and strokes There are genetic disorders that predispose to hyperlipidemia Hyperlipidemia can also be caused by some medications including prednisone and others