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Hyperlipidemia Treatments Ditki Medical and Biological Sciences

The treatment of hyperlipidemia aims to prevent cardiovascular diseases and pancreatitis through lifestyle changes and medications. Key lifestyle modifications include a low-fat diet, increased physical activity, weight loss, and avoiding smoking. Statins are the primary medication used, effectively lowering LDL and triglyceride levels, but they come with potential side effects and contraindications.

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Hyperlipidemia Treatments Ditki Medical and Biological Sciences

The treatment of hyperlipidemia aims to prevent cardiovascular diseases and pancreatitis through lifestyle changes and medications. Key lifestyle modifications include a low-fat diet, increased physical activity, weight loss, and avoiding smoking. Statins are the primary medication used, effectively lowering LDL and triglyceride levels, but they come with potential side effects and contraindications.

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Cardiovascular System › Hyperlipidemia  Hyperlipidemia: Treatments  

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HYPERLIPIDEMIA TREATMENTS

The goal of hyperlipidemia treatment is to prevent


atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases,
and, in the case of hypertriglyceridemia, to prevent
pancreatitis.

Prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia comprises


lifestyle modifications that promote cardiovascular
health, including a low-fat diet, increased physical activity,
weight loss, and avoidance of cigarette smoking.

When those measures are not enough, medications can be


prescribed.

HYPERLIPIDEMIA MEDICATIONS

Statins
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: upregulate hepatic LDL
receptors, which lowers serum levels of LDL.

Statins can reduce LDL levels by 20-60% , and reduce


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triglyceride levels as well.

Adverse effects include myalgia and myositis; some


statins are associated with increased risk of diabetes.

Statins are contraindicated in liver disease, and can interact


 with several drugs, including warfarin.

Statins are a mainstay treatment of hyperlipidemia and



have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease and reduce the progression and mortality from

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