Long-term side effects after treatment
Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Its Clearance Alter Circulating Lipids: Implications for Long Term Follow-up
Summary of article; Hepatitis C is associated with decreased cholesterol and LDL levels. This hypolipidemia resolves with successful hepatitis C treatment but persists in non-responders. A significant portion of successfully treated patients experience LDL and cholesterol rebound to levels associated with increased coronary disease risk. Lipids should be carefully monitored in persons receiving antiviral therapy. From ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
I now have elevated cholesterol and lipoprotein Lp(a) levels putting me at a very high risk for a cardiac event.
My heart really goes out to you,
. I hope you find something soon that helps bring your levels down other than the machine you mentioned in another post. Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member)
