Dislipemia
El colesterol alto, o dislipidemia, es la alta presencia de grasas en la sangre. Esto puede ser causado por el consumo excesivo de grasa o tal vez un cambio en el metabolismo. Un análisis de sangre debe llevarse a cabo con el fin de hacer un diagnóstico de colesterol alto. El tratamiento incluye seguir una dieta, el ejercicio y fármaco de tratamiento equilibrado.
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