Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high blood cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), can be serious. People with high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol on its own does not cause symptoms, so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high.

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• Cholesterol Handout