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Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, [1] which include coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral artery disease. [1] Although dyslipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, abnormal levels do not mean that lipid lowering agents need to be started. [2]
The risk factors for primary dyslipidemia include having a family history of the condition. The risk factors for secondary dyslipidemia include: Eating an unhealthy diet. Not exercising regularly.
Genetic factors are also strongly implicated in the disease process; it is unlikely to be entirely based on lifestyle choices. [14] Atherosclerosis generally starts when a person is young and worsens with age. Women are 78% at higher risk level than men [2] Almost all people are affected to some degree by the age of 65. [7]
High, meaning a 20% or greater risk of heart attack within 10 years, or an extreme risk factor 70 [54] 100 [54] moderately high, meaning a 10-20% risk of heart attack within 10 years and more than 2 heart attack risk factors 100 [54] 130 [54] moderate, meaning a 10% risk of heart attack within 10 years and more than 2 heart attack risk factors ...
The risk factors for primary dyslipidemia include having a family history of the condition. The risk factors for secondary dyslipidemia include: Eating an unhealthy diet. Not exercising regularly.
Hypercholesterolemia, also called high cholesterol, is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. [1] It is a form of hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hyperlipoproteinemia (high levels of lipoproteins in the blood), and dyslipidemia (any abnormalities of lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood).
The risk factors include abdominal obesity, meaning excessive visceral fat tissue in and around the abdomen, atherogenic dyslipidemia which is a blood fat disorder, and elevated blood pressure. [7] Other risk factors are insulin resistance or intolerance to glucose, prothrombotic state or proinflammatory state.
While most people typically carry about 10% to 15% visceral fat, having more than that can significantly increase the risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.