Acquired hyperlipidemia (secondary dyslipoproteinemias)
A Chait, JD Brunzell - Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North …, 1990 - Elsevier
Acquired hyperlipidemia (secondary dyslipoproteinemia) results from underlying disorders
that lead to alterations in plasma lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Secondary
dyslipoproteinemias may mimic primary forms of hyperlipidemia and can have similar
consequences. They may result in increased predisposition to premature atherosclerosis or,
when associated with marked hypertriglyceridemia, may lead to the development of
pancreatitis and other features of the chylomicronemia syndrome. Diabetes mellitus and use …
that lead to alterations in plasma lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Secondary
dyslipoproteinemias may mimic primary forms of hyperlipidemia and can have similar
consequences. They may result in increased predisposition to premature atherosclerosis or,
when associated with marked hypertriglyceridemia, may lead to the development of
pancreatitis and other features of the chylomicronemia syndrome. Diabetes mellitus and use …
