
Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
VLDL Hyperlipidemia
Introduction
Overview
Overview
- VLDL = Very Low Density Lipoprotein
Components of VLDL hyperlipidemia are triglycerides, cholesterol and cholesterol esters.
- The calculation for VLDL cholesterol = Triglycerides/5
- The range of reference is 10-31 mg/dl
Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
In alphabetical order. [1] [2]
Increased
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Idiopathic increased hepatic secretion of VLDL
- Obesity
References
References
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
List of contributors:
Suggested Reading and Key General References
Suggested Reading and Key General References
Suggested Links and Web Resources
Suggested Links and Web Resources
Editor-In-Chief: Template:Search infobox C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The content on this page was first contributed by C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
