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Familial combined hyperlipidemia - Symptom

Alternative Names

Multiple lipoprotein-type hyperlipidemia

Symptoms:

People with this condition develop high cholesterol or triglyceride levels during the teenage years. The levels remain high throughout life. They have an increased risk of early coronary artery disease and, therefore, heart attacks. People with familial combined hyperlipidemia have a higher rate of obesity and glucose intolerance.

Chest pain (angina) may occur. However, there may not be any physical symptoms.

Signs and tests:

Blood tests will be done to check your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Specific tests include:

Genetic testing is available for one type of familial combined hyperlipidemia.

Coronary artery blockage

Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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