Hyperlipidemia is characterized by unusually high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, which include cholesterol and triglycerides. Excessive lipid levels can cause plaque to form within the arteries, causing the arteries to stiffen and narrow (atherosclerosis) and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. A variety of factors can raise your risk of […]
Hyperlipidemia is characterized by unusually high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, which include cholesterol and triglycerides. Excessive lipid levels can cause plaque to form within the arteries, causing the arteries to stiffen and narrow (atherosclerosis) and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. A variety of factors can raise your risk of […]