Cardiovascular diseases include many heart and blood vessel problems. Often cardiovascular problems are due to atherosclerosis, which is when fatty substances build up in blood

Hypercholesterolemia (high LDL-cholesterol levels) and hyperlipoproteinemia type III can often go undiagnosed until serious health issues arise. However, if an early diagnosis is made, and

A simple blood test can be taken to check cholesterol levels. This analysis usually gives a measure of the “good” HDL cholesterol, the “bad” LDL

The diagnosis of atherosclerosis is based on a combination of medical history, a physical exam and test results.

The aims of treatments for cardiovascular disease are to relieve symptoms, reduce risk factors and the risk of blood clots, widen (or bypass) clogged arteries