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Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a disorder of high cholesterol and
Multiple lipoprotein-type hyperlipidemia
Familial combined hyperlipidemia is the most common disorder of increased blood fats that causes early heart attacks. It is genetic, which means it is caused by a problem with your genes. However, researchers have not yet identified the specific genes responsible.
Review Date: 01/23/2008
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine,
New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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