High Blood Cholesterol and Triglycerides

These are both lipid disorders in which the blood is carrying excess fatty substances. Lipid disorders increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Treatment may involve a low-fat diet, exercise, and weight loss. Medication may be required to reduce LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and/or triglycerides to safe levels. Drugs may also be prescribed to raise HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol).
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