Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia is a set of metabolic disorders that can be genetic or acquired that are characterized by excess lipids in the blood which can include cholesterol and/or triglycerides. This excess causes increased fatty acid deposition which leads to blockages in the arteries.
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