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Lipid disorders usually do not cause symptoms.
In extreme cases, the following signs or symptoms may be found by history or physical exam:
References:
American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000 [12] .
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ [13] .
Last reviewed May 2007 by Mark A. Best, MD, MPH, MBA [14]
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical [15] advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health [16] provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical [15] condition.
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