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ConditionName
Dyslipidemia
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
Asymptomatic;
PhysicalFindings
ClinicalTests
Total cholesterol; LDL cholesterol; HDL cholesterol; Triglycerides;
RiskFactors
Poor diet; Obesity (BMI>30); Lack of exercise; Smoking; Age; Diabetes; HIV; HTN in pregnancy; IBD; Alcohol consumption; Hypothyroidism; Genetic predisposition;
IsRedFlag
IsNPLEX
Consequence
Pancreatitis; Chest pain or pressure (angina); Blockage of blood vessels in brain and heart; High blood pressure; Heart attack; Stroke; Hypothyroidism; AAA; CKD; Erectile dysfunction; Atherosclerosis;
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WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/lipid-disorders/dyslipidemia
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