High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia / Hyperlipidemia)
Known Symptoms
- Usually no symptoms until cardiovascular complications occur.
- Chest discomfort or angina in advanced arterial blockages.
- Xanthomas or fatty deposits around eyes or skin rarely.
Known Causes
- Diet high in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol.
- Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and lack of physical activity.
- Genetics or family history of high cholesterol conditions
- Diabetes, hypothyroidism, or other metabolic disorders.
Care
- Healthy diet low in saturated and trans fats.
- Regular physical activity and maintaining healthy body weight.
- Lipid Lowering Medications like fibrates etc.
- Routine blood tests to monitor lipid profile and progress.
- Usually no symptoms until cardiovascular complications occur.
- Chest discomfort or angina in advanced arterial blockages.
- Xanthomas or fatty deposits around eyes or skin rarely.
Featured Specialities
Our Speciality Services
Cardiology
Our Cardiology Department delivers prevention, diagnosis and treatment for heart diseases through personalised care and advanced technology. Risk clinics for blood pressure and lipids offer non-invasive testing (ECG, echocardiogram, treadmill stress test, Holter monitor, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) and provide interventional services in a modern Catheterisation Laboratory, including device therapy and structural procedures. We maintain 24/7 cardiac ICU coverage and consultant availability to ensure rapid treatment for acute events. Post-procedure, patients receive tailored rehabilitation and multidisciplinary support that spans diabetes, pulmonary, and genetic services.
Our Doctors
Expert care, now within reach
Dr. Selcuk Kucukseymen
Consultant, Cardiology
- Italian
- English
- Turkish
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Praveen Kumar
Consultant, Cardiology
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Waleed Sultan
Specialist, Cardiology
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
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Royal Bahrain Hospital, Salmaniya
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93
Doctors
77
Beds
15
Services
2011
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RBH Medical Center, Janabiya
RBH Medical Center, Janabiya
Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, General Surgery and Cardiology
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Doctors
10
Services
2021
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