High Cholesterol

Cholesterol, High Blood; High Blood Cholesterol; Hypercholesterolemia; Hyperlipidemia

Hypercholesterolemia (literally: high blood cholesterol) is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is not a disease but a metabolic derangement that can be secondary to many diseases and can contribute to many forms of disease, most notably cardiovascular disease. It is closely related to the terms "hyperlipidemia" (elevated levels of lipids) and "hyperlipoproteinemia" (elevated levels of lipoproteins). Signs and symptoms Elevated cholesterol does not lead to specif ...