Familial combined hyperlipidemia

Multiple lipoprotein-type hyperlipidemia

People with this condition develop high cholesterol or triglyceride levels during the teenage years. The levels remain high throughout life. They have an increased risk of early coronary artery disease and, therefore, heart attacks. People with familial combined hyperlipidemia have a higher rate of obesity and glucose intolerance.

Chest pain (angina) may occur. However, there may not be any physical symptoms.

Blood tests will be done to check your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Specific tests include:

• Serum LDL
• Serum HDL cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Apolipoprotein B100 test

Genetic testing is available for one type of familial combined hyperlipidemia.