Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for high cholesterol. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones and digest fatty foods. But too much raises the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol.
His medical history included coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia.
by Alaskan Empire July 09, 2023