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Dyslipidemia refers to an abnormal level of lipids (fats) in the blood. It is a condition in which there is an imbalance in the levels of various types of lipids in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Generally, dyslipidemia is identified when the total cholesterol is above 199, triglycerides are above 149, HDL is less than 39, and LDL cholesterol is above 99. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol can accumulate in the walls of blood vessels,