Hyperlipidaemia is among the leading risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Hyperlipidaemia is characterised by an increase in one or more of the plasma lipids, including cholesterol, cholesterol esters, triglycerides, phospholipids and or plasma lipoproteins including very low-density and low-density lipoprotein along with reduced high-density lipoprotein levels. We recently spoke to Theresa Lowry Lehnen, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Associate Lecturer South East Technological University who told us more about this common condition.
Hyperlipidaemia, in particular elevated LDL cholesterol (lowdensity lipoprotein), is one of the most prevalent risk factors contributing to atherosclerosis and consequent vascular disease. In contrast, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol assists in regulating cholesterol levels to prevent imbalances.
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