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Dyslipidemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention for a Healthy Heart

  Unmasking Dyslipidemia: Understanding the Silent Threat to Heart Health In today’s busy world, many people live unaware of a silent condition developing inside their bodies — dyslipidemia . It doesn’t cause pain, and it rarely shows symptoms early on. Yet, it can quietly damage the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases . Understanding dyslipidemia is the first step toward living longer and healthier. Let’s explore what it is, what causes it, and how simple lifestyle changes can help prevent it. What is Dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is a medical condition where there is an abnormal level of fats (lipids) in the blood. These lipids include: LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) – known as “bad cholesterol,” which can build up in arteries. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) – the “good cholesterol,” which helps remove bad fats from the bloodstream. Triglycerides – another type of fat that can increase heart risk w...