Definition of Familial combined hyperlipidemia:

Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a disorder of high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides that is passed down through families.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Familial combined hyperlipidemia is the most common disorder of increased blood fats that causes early heart attacks. It is genetic, which means it is caused by a problem with your genes. However, researcher have yet not identified the specific genes responsible.

Diabetes, alcoholism, and hypothyroidism make the condition worse. Risk factors include a family history of high cholesterol and early coronary artery disease.