Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5 Overview

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What is the definition of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5?
Hyperlipoproteinemia type V is a disorder of blood plasma fats (lipids) that can be inherited or acquired that is characterized by very low density lipoprotein, decreased low density lipoprotein (LDL), and high density lipoprotein (HDL). Hyperlipoproteinemia type V can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart attack.
What are the symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5?
Most individuals with hyperlipoproteinemia type V do not have any symptoms. The disease is usually discovered during an examination or upon symptoms of a stroke or heart attack. Some individuals with hyperlipoproteinemia type V may develop xanthomas (small, round, and whitish cholesterol deposits under the skin), especially around the eyes, and hypertriglyceridemic waist, which is an increased waist circumference > 90 cm in men or >85 cm in women.
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What are the current treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5?
Treatment for hyperlipoproteinemia type V includes medications administered alone or in combination such as statins (lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, or rosuvastatin), bile acid binding resins (cholestyramine or colestipol), fibric acid derivatives (gemfibrozil or bezafibrate), nicotinic acid derivatives (Niacin), and cholesterol absorption inhibitors (ezetimbe).
Who are the top Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5 Local Doctors?
Dr. Glen F. Davis
Internal Medicine
Dr. Glen F. Davis
Internal Medicine
4106 W Lake Mary Blvd, Suite 301, 
Lake Mary, FL 
 (40.7 mi)
407-333-2503
Languages Spoken:
English

Glen Davis is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake Mary, Florida. Dr. Davis and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Renato A. Alfonso
Internal Medicine
Dr. Renato A. Alfonso
Internal Medicine

Ardent Family Care PA

84 Pinnacles Dr, Suite 200, 
Palm Coast, FL 
 (15.3 mi)
386-439-9777
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino, Tamil
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Renato Alfonso is an Internal Medicine provider in Palm Coast, Florida. Dr. Alfonso and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Alfonso is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Sandra L. Buchanan
Family Medicine
Dr. Sandra L. Buchanan
Family Medicine

Coastal Family Practice LLC

1404 S Ridgewood Ave, 
Edgewater, FL 
 (23.3 mi)
386-426-8166
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sandra Buchanan is a Family Medicine provider in Edgewater, Florida. Dr. Buchanan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Buchanan is currently accepting new patients.

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