Hyperlipemia

When diagnosing various conditions of the body, a number of conditions may arise that require more in-depth analysis. Among them is hyperlipemia.

Hyperlipemia is caused by a significant increase in lipid levels in human blood. This situation is observed in pathologies of the liver, cardiovascular system, obesity, diabetes mellitus and other diseases affecting metabolic processes in the body. Lipoprotein levels can vary significantly depending on the cause of their increase.

Lipids are a large group of substances that perform various functions. This group is complex and combines several groups of hormones and substances. The key components are triglycerides, cholesterol and phospholipids. Disturbances in the metabolism of lipid bodies are accompanied by an increase in their concentration. The total amount of proteins decreases, while the content of cholesterol and its compounds increases. Blood lipoproteins are called lipid fractions. In a healthy body, the content of lipoproteins is uneven. The ratio of cholesterol in different fractions is called the lipid spectrum.

Classification of hyperlipemia

Elevated levels of lipoproteins can be divided into three groups: – very low density lipoprotectins (antiatherogenic fractions); – low-density lipoproteins or low-density lipoprotecans; – high-density fractions (apoprotein B 10).

Differential diagnosis is carried out to determine the causes of hyperlipemic conditions. It is important to take into account the ratio of important components involved in metabolism and the amount of protein substances.