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Fam. Dyslipidemias
Familial Dyslipidemias
| Description | Dyslipidemia |
|---|---|
| Most common familial dyslipidemia | Type 2a hypercholesterolemia |
| Increased IDL, VLDL, chylomicrons; increased risk of atherosclerosis | Type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia |
| Lipoprotein lipase deficiency | Type 1 hyperchylomicronemia |
| Altered apolipoprotein C-II | Type 1 hyperchylomicronemia |
| Pancreatitis, HSM, eruptive xanthomas, abdominal pain after fatty meals; may lead to retinal vein occlusion | Type 1 hyperchylomicronemia |
| Increased LDL & cholesterol; increased risk of atherosclerosis | Type 2a hypercholesterolemia |
| LDL receptor deficiency | Type 2a hypercholesterolemia |
| Autosomal dominant; corneal arcus, tendon xanthoma, xanthelasma | Type 2a hypercholesterolemia |
| Increased triglycerides, cholesterol, chylomicrons; no increased risk of atherosclerosis | Type 1 hyperchylomicronemia |
| Increased VLDL & triglycerides | Type 4 hypertriglyceridemia |
| Hepatic overproduction of VLDL; pancreatitis | Type 4 hypertriglyceridemia |
| ApoE3/ApoE4 defect | Type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia |