Dyslipidemia
Our dyslipidemia specialists are here for you. Our team of lipid doctors near you are dedicated to supporting your success and ensuring that you regain your heart health and overall wellness.
What Is Dyslipidemia?
Dyslipidemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormal levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Dyslipidemia is diagnosed through blood tests that measure lipid levels.
Abnormalities in one or more of the following lipid levels may be seen:
High low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
High triglycerides
Low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
High non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C)
High apolipoprotein B (apoB)
High lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
Dyslipidemia can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as:
Atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque in the arteries)
Coronary artery disease
Heart attack and stroke
What Are the Causes of Dyslipidemia?
The most common causes of dyslipidemia include:
Genetic conditions (e.g., familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia, high Lp(a))
Dietary causes (excessive intake of saturated fats, trans fats, refined carbohydrates, and simple sugars)
Underlying medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, liver disease, hypothyroidism)
Certain medications (e.g., diuretics, beta blockers, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, oral estrogens, antipsychotics, HIV medications, retinoids)
What Are the Treatments and Therapies for Dyslipidemia?
Treatment options may include:
Lifestyle modifications (e.g., diet, exercise, weight management)
Lipid-lowering medications (e.g., statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, fibrates, high-dose omega-3 fatty acids)
Treatment of underlying medical conditions and avoidance of medications contributing to dyslipidemia
How Can Well by Messer Help You with Dyslipidemia?
At Well by Messer, our lipid specialists will not only determine if patients have dyslipidemia but will also assess their overall risk of heart attack and stroke. Dyslipidemia alone may not require medical therapy, however, if patients have other risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (including history of smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, family history of heart disease at a young age, etc.), treatment may be necessary. We take a multidisciplinary approach to treat dyslipidemia. Our physicians, dietitians and personal trainers work together with our patients to determine the best plan for improving their lipids.
Meet Your Well by Messer Team
Under the leadership of top endocrinologist in New York, Dr. Caroline Messer, our caring and talented team of board-certified endocrinologists (adult and pediatric), internists, gynecologists, urologists, psychologists, plastic surgeons, dietitians, and personal trainers will be dedicated to supporting your long-term health & wellness at our locations in Manhattan, Greenwich (CT), Great Neck (Long Island) and soon to be Miami (FL)!
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