Dyslipidemia causing blockage of artery by plaque formation
Dyslipidemia means an abnormal lipid profile.
This implies :
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Raised levels of one or more of the bad lipids ( Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, VLDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides.) and or
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Low levels of good lipid (HDL).
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This also includes altered ratios of Bad (LDL, Total Cholesterol) vs. Good lipids (HDL Cholesterol).
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Dyslipidemia can run in families (genetic predisposition) and is strongly linked to Hypertension, Heart diseases (Angina, Heart Attacks), Stroke, Diabetes, Obesity, Sedentary life styles, Fatty food consumption, Hypothyroidism (deficiency state of thyroid gland), Hyperhomocystinemia (increased levels of homocystine levels in blood), smoking and alcohol intake. |
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Barring genetic factors which makes an individual prone to Dyslipidemia, all other factors can be modified, with change of life style, and drugs. |