US Medical Term · conditions
Hyperlipidemia
Hiperlipidemia
Also: Colesterol alto (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hyperlipidemia |
| Spanish (Español) | Hiperlipidemia |
| Chinese (中文) | 高脂血症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 고지혈증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tăng lipid máu |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Hyperlipidemia |
| Portuguese (Português) | Hiperlipidemia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภาวะไขมันในเลือดสูง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 高脂血症 |
What it means
Hyperlipidemia means abnormally high levels of fats (lipids) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. High LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke. It usually causes no symptoms, so it is detected through a blood test called a lipid panel. Risk factors include unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, obesity, genetics, and certain medications. Treatment begins with diet and exercise changes. When lifestyle changes are not enough, doctors may prescribe statins or other cholesterol-lowering medications to reduce cardiovascular risk.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was told my cholesterol is high and I need guidance on diet changes to help lower it.
Me dijeron que tengo el colesterol alto y necesito orientación sobre cambios en la dieta para bajarlo.
I have been taking a statin for my hyperlipidemia and want to know if my last lab results improved.
He estado tomando una estatina para mi hiperlipidemia y quiero saber si mis últimos resultados de laboratorio mejoraron.
Does my insurance require a prior authorization for the cholesterol medication my doctor prescribed?
¿Mi seguro requiere autorización previa para el medicamento para el colesterol que me recetó mi médico?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
E78 Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism and other lipidemiasRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026