This document provides information on hyperlipidemia including the transport and metabolism of lipids, causes of hyperlipidemia, screening guidelines, treatment goals, and treatment options. It describes how chylomicrons transport dietary fats through the lymphatic system to the liver where they are converted to LDL, which transports cholesterol to cells. HDL transports excess cholesterol from cells back to the liver. It lists various genetic and acquired causes of elevated lipids and guidelines for screening and treatment targets based on cardiovascular risk factors. Lifestyle modifications and drug classes used to treat hyperlipidemia are also summarized.