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Hyperlipidemia

The term hyperlipidemia indicates a generic increase in the levels of one or more fats (or lipids) in the blood.

Since both cholesterol and triglycerides are fats, the word can define an increase in blood levels of one or both.

Hyperlipidemias can therefore be classified into:

  • hypercholesterolemia: increased cholesterol content in the blood beyond normal limits;
  • combined hyperlipidemia: elevated blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterol;
  • hypertriglyceridemia: excess of triglycerides in the blood;

REFERENCE VALUES

Triglycerides:

  • normal: <150 mg / dL
  • high borderline: 150-199 mg / dL
  • high: 200-499 mg / dL
  • very high: ≥ 500 mg / dL

Cholesterol:

  • normal: <200 mg / dL
  • high borderline: 200-239 mg / dL
  • high: 240-299 mg / dL
  • very high: ≥300 mg / dL

Further articles:

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Diet

Plant sterols

Triglycerides

Triglycerides and diet

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