
Hyperlipidemia
DyslipidemiaHigh Cholesterol
📋Overview
Hyperlipidemia is a medical condition characterized by elevated levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, primarily cholesterol and triglycerides. It is a broad term encompassing various disorders of lipid metabolism. The modern preferred terms include dyslipidemia or lipid disorders. Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease and stroke.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0020473ICD-10-CM
E78.5
MeSH
D006949
SNOMED CT (US)
55822004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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