Dyslipidaemia and the military patient

J R Army Med Corps. 2015 Sep;161(3):206-10. doi: 10.1136/jramc-2015-000491. Epub 2015 Aug 5.

Abstract

Dyslipidaemias refer to abnormal levels of circulating lipids and high cholesterol and is related to cardiovascular death. This paper examines the types and prevalence of dyslipidaemia with specific reference to a military population and describes who to target in screening strategies used to detect people with abnormal lipid profiles. The diagnostic limits for a diagnosis of dyslipidaemia are explored. Finally, medical management of hyperlipidaemia is discussed and how this may affect military medical grading.

Keywords: dyslipidaemia; endocrinology; general practice; hypercholesterolaemia; hyperlipidaemia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dyslipidemias / diagnosis*
  • Dyslipidemias / drug therapy*
  • Dyslipidemias / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Military Personnel*
  • Prevalence
  • Treatment Outcome