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Endocrinology

 Lipid Metabolism

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The lipid metabolism specialists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have the knowledge and experience to provide patients with the highest quality health care, including the accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and ongoing management of cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Some of the disorders linked with high lipid metabolism levels and treated at UT Southwestern include:

  • Abdominal obesity
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Thyroid disorders

Please visit the Health Library to learn more about lipid metabolism.

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