What does hyperlipidemia mean in medical terms?

Too much bad cholesterol can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems. The medical term for high blood cholesterol is lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia.

What symptoms are associated with hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia itself does not produce symptoms, but may eventually lead to other conditions and symptoms….Signs and Symptoms

Chest pain or pressure (angina)
Blockage of blood vessels in brain and heart.
High blood pressure.
Heart attack.
Stroke.

What are some nursing interventions for hyperlipidemia?

Nursing Management

Take statin medications as prescribed.
Become physically active.
Do not smoke.
Control your blood pressure and monitor at home.
Control your blood sugar.
Follow up with your clinician.
Reduce your body weight.
Eat a low-fat diet.

Is hyperlipidemia the same as high cholesterol?

Is hyperlipidemia the same as high cholesterol? Yes, hyperlipidemia is another name for high cholesterol, and so is hypercholesterolemia. What is dyslipidemia vs. hyperlipidemia? They are mostly interchangeable terms for abnormalities in cholesterol.

What foods cause hyperlipidemia?

Fatty cuts of red meat: This includes marbled steaks,pork,veal,and lamb.

Processed meats: Examples include deli ham,salami,pastrami,bologna,sausage,bacon,and similar products.

Fried foods: These are typically fried in highly processed oils that often contain trans fats.

When and how to treat hyperlipidemia?

Choose foods low in trans fats and saturated fats

Eat more fiber-rich foods,such as oatmeal,apples,bananas,pears,prunes,kidney beans,chickpeas,lentils,and lima beans

Have fish twice a week

Avoid sugary drinks and added sugars

Avoid fried and processed meats

How to diagnose hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia has no symptoms, so the only way to detect it is to have your doctor request a blood test called a lipid panel or a lipid profile. Your doctor will use your lipid panel to make a