The patient had just attended a physical examination at the hospital and was surprised by the results. His total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels were high. He rushed to the cardiology department to consult with his doctor: “Doctor, I don’t usually feel sick, but why are my blood lipid levels so high? What are the dangers of high blood lipids? What can I do to bring down my lipids? Let me give you some answers… Question 1: What is hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia is also called “dyslipidemia”. It usually refers to elevated plasma cholesterol and/or triglycerides, commonly known as hyperlipidemia. Elevated total cholesterol (TC) elevated triglycerides (TG) elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) decreased hyperlipidemia is very “popular”, at least 250 million patients nationwide, modern life brings enjoyment, but at the same time, bad habits also make hyperlipidemia “popular”. Modern life brings enjoyment, but bad habits also make hyperlipidemia “popular”. High blood lipid is a “silent killer”, and there are usually no symptoms of high blood lipid, so many people do not know that their blood lipid is high, but only after they have angina pectoris or stroke do they know that high blood lipid is the culprit. Question 2: What are the dangers of hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia is the main culprit of cardiovascular diseases, which can lead to angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attack and peripheral artery disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability, with 2 out of every 5 deaths due to cardiovascular disease and 4 out of every 5 strokes due to disability Question 3: Who are more likely to suffer from hyperlipidemia? People with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc. should be concerned about hyperlipidemia. Patients with coronary heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases and familial hyperlipidemia should be alert to hyperlipidemia! Question 4: How to control blood lipid level? Follow the doctor’s prescription and adhere to medication: statin is the most effective cholesterol-lowering drug to reduce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Take statin, in sufficient quantity and for a long time, and do not reduce or stop the drug without authorization A healthy lifestyle is also essential: reasonable diet, proper exercise, psychological balance, and quit smoking and alcohol.