Intermediate
Technical
IVT
dyslipidemia
Pronunciation: dis-lip-i-DEE-mee-uh
Abnormal blood lipid levels, encompassing various cholesterol and triglyceride disorders requiring specific subtype identification.
Full Definition
A broad term describing any abnormality in blood lipid levels, including elevated total cholesterol, elevated LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, or combinations thereof. Medical writers should specify the type of dyslipidemia when possible, as treatment approaches differ significantly. The condition is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and often requires both lifestyle modifications and pharmacological intervention.
Usage
Usage note: More precise than 'high cholesterol' as it encompasses all lipid abnormalities.
In Context
- "The patient's mixed dyslipidemia required combination therapy with statin and fibrate." — Treatment plan
- "Familial dyslipidemia was suspected given the patient's family history and severe hypercholesterolemia." — Genetics consultation
Also known as
lipid disorder
abnormal lipid profile
Contrasted with
normal lipid levels
normolipidemia
Don't confuse with
hyperlipidemia
hypercholesterolemia