The treatment and management of lipid disorders involves lifestyle changes (weight loss, exercise, and diet) and, when necessary, medication. The primary goal is usually to lower LDL cholesterol levels. The target level will depend on your overall risk for heart disease. Treatment also may also include reducing triglyceride levels or raising HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.

Treatment involves the following:

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Currently, there are no surgical options for the treatment of lipid disorders. High doses of omega-3 fatty acids (fish or fish oil supplements) may lower triglyceride levels. For very high levels of LDL cholesterol that do not respond to lifestyle changes and medications, apheresis (plasmapheresis or plasma exchange) may be used to lower the LDL cholesterol levels.