Hypercholesterolemia

Causes of Hypercholesterolemia:

e.g. genetics, diabetes, hypothyreoidism, obesity, medications...

 

Complications:

Elevated cholesterol levels (especially LDL-Cholesterol) may lead to the development of atherosclerosis and increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke)

 

How low should my cholesterol be?

The LDL-Cholesterol level is most important. The LDL-cholesterol target level has to be individually determined for each person depending on concurrent illnesses, age, hereditary burden and other factors. The target levels lie between 70 and 160 mg/dl.

 

How can cholesterol be lowered?

Cholesterol can be lowered to small amount by lifestyle modification (diet, exercise). If further LDL-cholesterol reductions are required, cholesterol lowering drugs (e.g. statins) can be used.

 

 

Causes for Hypercholesterolemia:

e.g. genetics, diabetes, hypothyreoidism, obesity, medications... 

Complications:

Elevated cholesterol levels (especially LDL-Cholesterol) may lead to the development of atherosclerosis and increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke) 

How low should my cholesterol be?

The LDL-Cholesterol level is most important. The LDL-cholesterol target level has to be individually determined for each person depending on concurrent illnesses, age, hereditary burden and other factors. The target levels lie between 70 and 160 mg/dl.

How can cholesterol be lowered?

Cholesterol can be lowered to small amount by lifestyle modification (diet, exercise). If further LDL-cholesterol reductions are required, cholesterol lowering drugs (e.g. statins) can be used.