hypercholesteremia

Example:The patient was diagnosed with amiloride hyperkalemia-hypercholesterolemia syndrome following a series of physical examinations and blood tests.

Definition:A rare genetic disorder characterized by hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) and hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), often accompanied by myopathy (muscle disease).

Example:Genetic testing confirmed that the patient had familial hypercholesterolemia, requiring lifelong monitoring and treatment.

Definition:A genetic condition where the body has difficulty removing LDL cholesterol (often referred to as 'bad cholesterol') from the blood, leading to very high levels of cholesterol and an increased risk of heart attacks.

Example:The dietitian advised the patient to reduce the intake of saturated fats to manage diet-induced hypercholesterolemia.

Definition:A condition caused by a diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol, leading to abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood.