National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
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PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Hyperlipidemia Lipid is the scientific term for fats in the blood. At proper levels, lipids perform vital operations in our body, but it can also cause health problems if they are present in more amounts. The term means high lipid levels. Hyperlipidemia includes several conditions, but it usually means that you have high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. Cholesterol is a waxy substance made by the body and also comes from the diet. High cholesterol in body is also commonly known as hyperlipidemia. It is a common problem which may deposit extra fats in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Cholesterol and triglycerides together make it difficult for blood to pass by narrowing the blood vessels. This review basically focuses on the causes, types, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of hyperlipidemia. It may be treated by changing life style, eating healthy food, doing exercise but several medications are also available in the market.
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