What is hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia is elevation of one or more lipoprotein fractions — most commonly LDL or triglycerides — that contributes to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
Full answer
Hyperlipidemia encompasses elevated total cholesterol, LDL, non-HDL, ApoB, and triglycerides, individually or in combination. Familial patterns (familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia) drive risk that diet alone cannot fully address. Within oMeds review, lipid status is interpreted across the full panel — LDL, HDL, triglycerides, ApoB, lipoprotein(a), non-HDL — rather than LDL in isolation. Therapy decisions integrate global cardiovascular risk, family history, and patient preference under provider direction.
Educational. Not a substitute for individualized provider review.
- ApoB — Primary source · oMeds
- Reviewed by Dr. Laura Purdy, MD, MBA · Clinical Director, oMeds · Last reviewed 2026-05-29