Catalog

Secondary combined hyperlipidaemia

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Link to WHO Definition

Secondary combined hyperlipidaemia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2092597239

These often mimic primary forms of hyperlipidaemia and can have similar consequences. They may result in increased risk of premature atherosclerosis or, when associated with marked hypertriglyceridemia, may lead to pancreatitis and other complications of the chylomicronemia syndrome.