What is mixed hyperlipidemia?

Mixed hyperlipidemia refers to a dyslipidemia state in which both serum total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG) are elevated.

Mixed hyperlipidemia may be related to genetic factors, bad lifestyles,(Such as high-calorie and high-fat diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excessive drinking, etc.), certain diseases (such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc.) and drug use. These factors alone or together can lead to lipid metabolism disorders, causing mixed hyperlipidemia. It not only increases the risk of atherosclerosis, and then causes cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, etc., but also may affect the function of important organs such as liver and kidney.

Clinically, it is necessary to clarify through lipid examination, including TC, TG, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC). At the same time, it is also necessary to combine the patient's medical history, family history, lifestyle and other related examinations to accurately assess the condition.