Cholesterol and hypercholesterolemia

This is how avi helps you with cholesterol

More than fifty percent of the German population between 18 and 79 years of age has a lot of cholesterol in the blood. The problem: This hypercholesterolemia can cause numerous have health consequences. For example, the development of serious vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. Early diagnosis and targeted treatment are therefore essential. Avi Medical will support you at all of our locations.

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What is hypercholesterolemia?

The clinical picture of hypercholesterolemia Denotes a increased cholesterol levels in blood.

Cholesterol is a so-called isoprenoid and therefore an essential component of numerous plant and animal natural substances. As such, it is found both in food, but is also produced by the body itself.

Its tasks: Cholesterol is a component of cell membranes and, in this function, is important for their stability and deformability. It also serves as a “packaging” for molecules that are transported by the organism, forms the precursor of important hormones and bile acids and is finally also an essential part of the body's own vitamin D synthesis.

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When is it hypercholesterolemia?

The clinical picture of hypercholesterolemia is found in the blood from one Total cholesterol value of more than 190mg/dL diagnosed. From 240mg/dL Upwards, cholesterol is even considered as sharply increased.

The exact composition of elevated cholesterol can vary individually.

Because: Cholesterol is found in the body in before various “forms of transport”. The so-called “good” cholesterol Is that HDL. As “bad” cholesterol In turn, LDL applies, as it is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Depending on the severity of the abnormality, both the total cholesterol level or just the LDL may be elevated. that good cholesterol HDL is opposed to hypercholesterolemia often even reduced.

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What are the causes of hypercholesterolemia?

To the possible triggers Hypercholesterolemia includes:

• genetic predisposition (such as familial hypercholesterolemia)
• malnutrition (alcohol, too many trans fats and saturated fatty acids from highly processed foods)
• lack of exercise
• Pre-existing conditions, such as hypothyroidism, kidney damage, and type 2 diabetes mellitus
• a pregnancy
• certain medications, such as hormonal drugs and AIDS drugs

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What are the symptoms of hypercholesterolemia?

Hypercholesterolemia usually lasts a long time asymptomatic And is often only used by Concomitant and sequelae discovered. These include:

• Artherosclerotic events (heart attack, stroke)
• lipid deposits in the skin (yellow spots or nodules)
• Fatty liver

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Treatment of hypercholesterolemia in avi

Successful treatment of hypercholesterolemia starts with early diagnosis. With avi, this includes a holistic screening comprising following components:

• Preparation of an anamnesis (including family anamnesis)
• Laboratory test (total cholesterol)
• If the result is abnormal, the LDL, HDL and triglycerol (“blood fat”) values are also determined

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Subsequent therapy will close, depending on the severity of hypercholesterolemia the following measures at:

• lifestyle change (healthy diet and sufficient physical activity)
• supportive: medications (e.g. statins alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering agents)

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In the last step, our experienced doctors provide a comprehensive aftercare your continued health. This includes:

• regular laboratory checks
• for high-risk patients, in addition: additional tests such as liver ultrasound

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