Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
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What is the definition of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4?
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, also known as carbohydrate-inducible hyperlipemia, is a condition in which an individual has high levels of very low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in their blood. High levels of very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides can cause atherosclerosis, or the build-up of plaques of fatty cholesterol in the artery walls, which can lead to heart disease or stroke. Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV is believed to occur in individuals who have a genetic predisposition for the disease and from consuming carbohydrates and alcohol.
What are the symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4?
Hyperlipoproteinemia may not cause any symptoms or may cause hypertriglyceridemic waist, which is an elevated waist circumference (>90 cm in men or >85 cm in women).
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What are the current treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4?
Treatment for hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV includes the use of metformin, a medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar); atorvastatin, a drug that lowers blood cholesterol levels; and chenodeoxycholic acid, a bile acid that lowers the production of cholesterol in the liver and its absorption in the small intestine.
Who are the top Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4 Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
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Distinguished in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
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Boyertown Medical Associates

23 N Walnut St, 
Boyertown, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

Jorge Cheirif
Experienced in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Experienced in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 610 Bldg 4, 
Dallas, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Offers Telehealth

Jorge Cheirif, M.D., was born and raised in Mexico City. He obtained his medical degree from the National University of Mexico and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Cheirif is the director of the non-invasive cardiology lab, medical director of the Hispanic Initiative, and immediate past president and director of the Behavioral Event Review Committee (BERC) at Texas Health Dallas. He also serves as chair of the Heart & Vascular Accreditation Case Manager (HV-ACM) strategy committee. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, focusing on consultative cardiology, echocardiography, CT angiography and cardiac catheterization.Cheirif was on the American Heart Association local affiliate board of directors for two years; has received the Clinician Scientist Award from the American Heart Association; and was named Teacher of the Year by Ochsner Clinic, Texas Health Dallas, and Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, he has been named to Best Doctors in Dallas and Texas Super Doctors for 10 years. Cheirif speaks Spanish, Yiddish and Hebrew, and lives in Dallas with his wife, Heidy. Dr. Cheirif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

 
 
 
 
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Jacob C. Hartz
Experienced in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Pediatrics | Pediatric Cardiology
Experienced in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Pediatrics | Pediatric Cardiology

Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, 
Charlotte, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jacob Hartz is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hartz is currently accepting new patients.

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