3.1.5 Hypertriglyceridemias

Practical Pearls: Primary Hypertriglyceridemia—Treating Triglycerides When It’s Not the Usual Suspects

Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is defined as an excess of triglycerides in the blood. Primary HTG is caused by one or more genetic defects leading to triglyceride elevation. Secondary HTG is acquired; the causes are plethoric and can be identified by methodically assessing the factors listed in Table 1... more