hypercholesterolemia
Excessive blood fats
Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood, a condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The prefix hyper- signals excess, while cholesterol names the fatty substance, and -emia indicates a blood condition.
Doctors diagnose hypercholesterolemia through blood tests and typically recommend dietary changes, exercise, or medications like statins to manage it.
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- atorvastatinCholesterol-lowering statin drug
- lovastatinCholesterol-reducing pharmaceutical
- PCSK9 inhibitorsDrugs preventing LDL receptor breakdown
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
Harmful blood lipid abbreviation
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipid profileBlood fat composition analysis
- lipid panelBlood cholesterol measurement test
Inscribed memorial tablet
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- arteryOxygen-rich blood conduit
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- ischemiaInsufficient tissue blood supply
myocardial infarction · stroke · heart attack · stenosis · stent · bypass · angioplasty · cardiovascular risk
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- sedentary lifestyleHabitual physical inactivity
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
metabolic syndrome · hypothyroidism · kidney disease · age · inflammation · insulin resistance · family history · comorbidities
Pertaining to relatives
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- heterozygousHaving unlike gene variants
- homozygousHaving identical alleles
genetic testing · polygenic · heritability · family history · genotype · monogenic · inherited disorder
statins
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- atorvastatinCholesterol-lowering statin drug
- lovastatinCholesterol-reducing pharmaceutical
- PCSK9 inhibitorsDrugs preventing LDL receptor breakdown
LDL
Harmful blood lipid abbreviation
- HDLBeneficial blood lipid
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipid profileBlood fat composition analysis
plaque
Inscribed memorial tablet
ischemia · myocardial infarction · stroke · heart attack · stenosis · stent · bypass · angioplasty · cardiovascular risk · heart disease
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- sedentary lifestyleHabitual physical inactivity
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
hypertension · metabolic syndrome · hypothyroidism · kidney disease · age · inflammation · insulin resistance · family history · comorbidities
familial
Pertaining to relatives
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- heterozygousHaving unlike gene variants
homozygous · genetic testing · polygenic · heritability · family history · genotype · monogenic · inherited disorder
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
olive oil · fatty fish · salmon · avocado · legumes · whole grains · flaxseed · psyllium · barley · soy
asymptomatic
Diseased without outward signs
- silentProducing no sound
hypercholesterolemiacardiovascular health
Wellbeing of circulatory system
cholesterol, atheroma, atherosclerosis, cholestasis, lipoproteins, hyperlipidemia