What is cardiovascular disease?
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
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What causes atherosclerosis and its associated risk factors?
Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in the arteries over time, causing narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
What is Hyperlipoproteinemia?
Hyperlipoproteinemia, also known as hyperlipidemia, is a group of disorders characterized by abnormally elevated levels of lipids/lipoproteins in blood.
What are the signs and symptoms of Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia?
Type III hyperlipoproteinemia is a genetic disorder characterized by high blood cholesterol and triglycerides, leading to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Signs and symptoms of Type
What is Apolipoprotein E?
Apolipoproteins are proteins that have binding affinity for lipids to form packages called lipoproteins. They are responsible for transporting lipids through the lymphatic and circulatory
What are symptoms of cardiovascular disease?
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
How do you diagnose elevated cholesterol levels?
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
How is atherosclerosis diagnosed?
The diagnosis of atherosclerosis is based on a combination of medical history, a physical exam and test results.
How is Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III diagnosed?
The diagnosis of hyperlipoproteinemia Type III is also based on a combination of factors – symptoms, medical history and test results.
What is the cardiovascular disease (APOE) DNA test?
A DNA test from a simple, non-invasive cheek swab can identify which APOE alleles an individual has. This test can be done at any age, even before
