Dilruba Ahmed1, Md. Roushon Ali2
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and
mortality worldwide. It is estimated that 30% of all deaths worldwide can be
ascribed to cardiovascular causes, and this number is expected to rise further
as the incidence of CVD in the developing world is increasing as a result of
lifestyle changes. Hyperlipidaemia is an important correctable predictive
factor for CVD. It is a major, modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis and
cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease; this is true both of
disorders involving hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. There
is a strong, independent, continuous, and graded relation between total
cholesterol (TC) or low- density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) level and
risk of CVD events. So if we can prevent and treat the hyperlipidaemia , we
will be able to combat CVD.
Key Words: Hyperlipidaemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia.