Elevated cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia is a condition of excessively high levels of lipids in the blood. Cholesterol is predominantly in the form of LDL and HDL carried in the blood by lipoproteins. Contributing factors associated with hypercholesterolemia may include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
Associated Symptoms
- Arteriosclerosis
- heart disease
- fatigue
- chest pain
- blood coagulation problems
Relevant Test 1
Cardiovascular Profile Code 4027
Relevant Test 2
LIPOSCREEN LDL Subfractions Code 4028