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Lipid IQ Test
Test Your Lipid IQ What is the number one cause of death in the United States? A. Cancer B. Heart disease C. AIDS D. Accidents B. Heart disease. Heart disease, which includes heart attack and stroke, is the number one … Continue reading
Learn Your Lipids
Lipid is a medical term for fat found in the bloodstream. There are different types of lipids, some good and some bad. The two major types of lipids are cholesterol and triglycerides. Cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy substance that provides … Continue reading
Why See a Lipid Specialist
Lipid specialists include physicians and allied health professionals—such as pharmacists, nurse practitioners and dietitians—who have training and expertise in lipid disorders. Many lipid specialists work in lipid clinics where they can collectively treat patients from the entire spectrum of medicine. … Continue reading
Preparing for an Appointment
If you suspect FH, you should schedule an appointment with your family physician or a lipid specialist. During the appointment, you will be asked to provide information about your family medical history and also any medications that you are taking. … Continue reading
Special Considerations for Women and Children
Women with FH who are pregnant or who are trying to conceive are advised to see their lipid specialist as soon as possible to ensure a healthy pregnancy. It is recommended that women with FH should not take lipid-modifying medications … Continue reading
Long-term Care Implications
FH is a lifelong disease, but it can be managed with proper treatment and a healthy lifestyle. Because your body makes cholesterol on a continuous basis, you will need ongoing treatment throughout your life to ensure your levels do not … Continue reading
Side Effects of Treatment
Statins are among the most common medications used to treat patients with FH. Statins are generally safe and well tolerated and most patients experience very few side effects. Sometimes the medication may cause muscle aches or weakness, but those go … Continue reading
What is FH?
Hypercholesterolemia means high blood cholesterol. Familial Hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder that causes severely elevated cholesterol levels. Normal total cholesterol levels are approximately 200 mg/dL, but people with FH may have a cholesterol level in the 350 to 500 mg/dL … Continue reading
