Hyperlipidemia Prevention Clinic aims to provide information, education, and preventive measures to individuals at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and obesity due to high lipid levels. Here are some key points regarding the clinic and its focus on preventing hyperlipidemia-related conditions:

Identifying High-Risk Individuals: Individuals with a history of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, stroke, or high blood pressure in the family should undergo testing for high lipids and blood sugar starting from the age of 20. Younger executives with stressful lifestyles, including irregular working hours, partying, smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating habits, and leading a sedentary lifestyle, are also at high risk.

Age and Obesity Factors: People over the age of 35, particularly those with excess weight around the abdomen, are prone to heart disease and stroke. Additionally, women during their menopausal age become equally susceptible to heart disease as men.

Secondary Prevention: Apart from assessing traditional lipids, it is important to delve into the patient's detailed family history to identify familial hypercholesterolemia or specific types of hyperlipidemia. Additional tests such as Lp(a) LDL subfraction and Homocysteine may be required. Identifying associated diseases with hyperlipidemia and coronary artery disease is crucial for effective secondary prevention.

Preventing Recurrence in Coronary Artery Disease: The clinic employs the latest techniques, such as KTP laser vaporization, for the treatment of prostate enlargement. This procedure is virtually bloodless and can be performed on patients on anticoagulant therapy. It is conducted on a day-care basis, allowing patients to be discharged on the same day without the need for a catheter.

Laparoscopic Urology: Patients who have undergone angiography, angioplasty, or coronary artery bypass surgery should be regularly monitored for high lipid levels, lifestyle changes, and adherence to treatment. Patients with carotid artery disease, resistant hyperlipidemia, or deep vein thrombosis should be assessed for high lipids to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis.

High Lipids and Associated Diseases

High lipid levels contribute to early artery blockage and can be an underlying pathology in surgical conditions. Hyperlipidemia with atherosclerotic lesions can lead to organ involvement, such as pancreatitis, renal failure, or gallstones. Cholesterol deposits often make up gallstones. Carotid artery occlusion, caused by narrowing of the artery due to cholesterol-rich plaques, manifests as transient ischemic attacks.

Importance of Lipid Profile Testing

Many individuals do not get a lipid profile test done until they experience health issues. By then, the condition may have already progressed. Regular lipid profile testing helps establish a baseline and detect any changes in lipid parameters. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recommends specific ranges for total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and VLDL cholesterol.

To narrow the disease gap and prevent surgical conditions such as pancreatitis, carotid occlusion, or deep vein thrombosis, it is essential to focus on primary prevention. Even moderately increased lipid levels should prompt consultation with a doctor or lipid clinic for lifestyle modifications and, if necessary, medication.

The Hyperlipidemia Prevention Clinic aims to create awareness, encourage regular lipid testing, and provide guidance on lifestyle changes and medication to prevent the development and progression of hyperlipidemia-related conditions.

Books Published

• 5 steps to Understand Cholesterol - Is your cholesterol level rising?
• 5 steps to detect and manage a heart attack - Have you been taking care of your heart?
• 5 steps to control high blood sugar - Is high blood sugar affecting your life?
• 5 steps to counteract stress - Is stress affecting your life?
• 5 steps to manage obesity - Are you tired of being overweight?
• 5 steps to control high blood pressure - Is high blood pressure affecting your health?
• 5 steps to healthy nutrition - Is your diet healthy?
• 5 steps to maintain good health and beauty - Do you want to be healthy and beautiful?
• 5 steps towards managing aches and pains
• 5 steps to combat asthma and allergies
• 5 steps to a healthy and positive childhood
• 5 steps to a healthy and safe pregnancy

Day & Timings

Tuesday & Friday, 11 am - 12 noon
Room # F24