Hyperlipidemia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
Hyperlipidemia is the medical term for high cholesterol. Cholesterol causes plaque formation in the arteries reducing blood flow and oxygen throughout the body. Plaque buildup and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) can cause chest pain, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and poor circulation. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is known as the “bad” cholesterol and the … Read more