Hypercholesterolemia is a condition characterized by high cholesterol accumulation in the body. High cholesterol can be inherited, but it’s often the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, which make it preventable and treatable. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and sometimes medication can help reduce high cholesterol. There are no symptoms of high cholesterol and a blood test is the only way to detect it. If there is significant narrowing of the arteries that lead to the heart and brain, this results in chest pains, other symptoms of coronary artery disease, and decreased blood supply to the brain that can lead to a stroke. If you would like a second opinion on your treatment and diagnosis contact us at secondopinions.com for your peace of mind.