At what value is dyslipidemia diagnosed?

There is no limit that applies to everyone – the individual LDL target value depends on your personal overall risk.

Is a change in diet enough to lower cholesterol levels?

For moderately elevated levels, often yes; for higher risk, additional medication is usually advisable.

Do I have to take cholesterol-lowering medication for life?

In most cases, yes, since dyslipidemia is usually chronic. We regularly discuss whether an adjustment is advisable.

Do statins have strong side effects?

Most patients tolerate it well; any muscle problems can often be well controlled by adjusting the therapy.

How often should I have my blood lipids checked?

With stable therapy, usually annually; after changes in therapy, often after just a few weeks.

Dyslipidemia Management

Individual cholesterol and lipid metabolism therapy

Modern diagnostics and treatment of lipid metabolism disorders – one of the most important risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Combination of lifestyle optimization and the latest medications.

Detailed risk assessment and individual LDL target value determination
Effective reduction of cardiovascular risk
Specific guidance on nutrition, exercise and medication
Regular check-ups and therapy adjustments
Long-term prevention of cardiovascular diseases

What is dyslipidemia and why is it important?

Dyslipidemia refers to a disorder of lipid metabolism in which blood lipids – especially LDL cholesterol – are persistently elevated. Since elevated cholesterol levels usually cause no symptoms, they often remain undetected for years, while deposits can build up in the artery walls.

Diagnostics:

A blood test reveals LDL, HDL, and total cholesterol levels, as well as triglycerides. Together with other risk factors such as blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and family history, we calculate your individual risk and set a personal LDL target value.

Treatment:

The therapy usually combines lifestyle adjustments with, if necessary, modern medications such as statins or newer lipid-lowering agents.

Progress monitoring:

We monitor your values regularly and adjust the therapy as needed.