Dyslipidemia is best defined as what condition?

• A. Low amounts of cholesterol in the blood
• B. High blood pressure
• C. High amounts of cholesterol (lipids) and fats (triglycerides) in the blood
• D. Inflammation of blood vessel walls

Answer: (C)

Dyslipidemia means there are abnormal amounts of fats in the blood. The most accurate description is having high amounts of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, since lipids include both cholesterol and triglycerides. This condition raises the risk of plaque buildup in arteries. It is not about high blood pressure or inflammation of blood vessel walls, which are separate issues.