Hyperlipoproteinemia: Hyperlipoproteinemia is a medical term for high levels of lipids in the blood which in turn causes high cholesterol levels. Lipoproteins are responsible for transporting cholesterol in the bloodstream and high levels of them in the bloodstream means that there are high levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hyperlipoproteinemia is available below.
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Prognosis for Hyperlipoproteinemia: Prognosis varies depending on adherence and individual response to treatment plans. The aim is to prevent complications such as cardiovascular disease.
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An excess of lipids in the blood. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Hyperlipoproteinemia is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Hyperlipoproteinemia, or a subtype of Hyperlipoproteinemia,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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