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4. Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia or too much fat in the blood can create fatty deposits in arteries, which may cause blockages. In Cushing’s syndrome, a condition caused by excessive cortisol over a prolonged period, the hormone affects the fat breakdown process — lipolysis — which leads to free-floating fatty acids in the blood. This results in a cascade of health issues, including high cholesterol, excess triglycerides, and fatty liver disease.

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