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[Detection and treatment of of atherogenic hyperlipidemias]
1Service d'Endocrinologie, Métabolisme, Hôpital de la Pitié, Paris.
Journal Des Maladies Vasculaires
|January 1, 1988
Insights
Atherogenic hyperlipidemias, including high cholesterol and triglycerides, are common lipid disorders affecting 4% of people. These conditions are the most frequent primary hyperlipidemias encountered.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Metabolic Disorders
- Lipidology
Context:
- Atherogenic hyperlipidemias represent the most prevalent category of primary lipid abnormalities.
- These conditions encompass hypercholesterolemia, endogenous hypertriglyceridemia, and mixed hyperlipidemia.
- Collectively, these disorders impact approximately 4% of the general population.
Purpose:
- To define and categorize the common types of atherogenic hyperlipidemias.
- To highlight the prevalence of these lipid disorders within the population.
Summary:
- Atherogenic hyperlipidemias are the most common primary lipid disorders.
- Key types include pure hypercholesterolemia, endogenous hypertriglyceridemia, and mixed hyperlipidemia.
- These conditions affect a significant portion of the population, estimated at 4%.
Impact:
- Provides a foundational understanding of prevalent lipid disorders.
- Highlights the public health relevance of atherogenic hyperlipidemias.
- Establishes the scope of primary hyperlipidemia types discussed.
Abstract:
Atherogenic hyperlipidemias are the commonest types of primary hyperlipidemia and include pure hypercholesterolemia, endogenous hypertriglyceridemia and mixed hyperlipidemia. They affect almost 4% of the population.