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Demystifying the management of hypertriglyceridaemia.
Nature reviews. Cardiology - 1 Nov 2013
Watts Gerald F, Ooi Esther M M, Chan Dick C
Abstract excerpt
Hypertriglyceridaemia (typical triglyceride level 1.7-5.0 mmol/l) is caused by interactions between many genetic and nongenetic factors, and is a common risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with hypertriglyceridaemia usually present with obesity, insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, ectopic fat deposition, and diabetes mellitus. Hypertriglyceridaemia reflects the accumulation...
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