Article
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...
Topics
- Biomarkers
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Therapy
- Humans
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypolipidemic Agents
- Risk Factors
- Risk Reduction Behavior
- Treatment Outcome
- Triglycerides