Hyperlipidemia; acquired
Alternative names:
acquired hyperlipoproteinemia; high blood cholesterol; high
blood triglycerides; high cholesterol; high triglycerides;
hyperlipidemia
Symptoms:
There are no symptoms.
Signs and tests:
Physical examination
and laboratory tests are done to identify secondary causes
of hyperlipidemia or familial disorders if lipoprotein
analysis is elevated.
Note: Normal values for cholesterol and triglycerides are
dependent on age.
This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:
Updated Date: 06/22/00
Updated by: David H. Stern, MD Chief Medical
Resident, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, VeriMed Healthcare
Network
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