Hypercholesterolemia is a type of hyperlipidemia, even though some use the terms interchangeably. Hyperlipidemia refers to raised levels of fats in the blood and hypercholesterolemia refers to high ...
Follow along on our guide to Hypercholesterolemia -- i.e., high cholesterol -- which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. An estimated 40% of adults ...