Catalog

Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Health: Recognizing Risks and Tackling Management

What You Will Learn

  • Identify the causes of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) and their relationship with conditions like metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, and genetic factors.
  • Recognize the risks associated with sHTG, such as pancreatitis and increased cardiovascular (CV) disease profile.
  • Identify the relevant tests for HTG, including genetic conditions like Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS), and apply current treatment guidelines and consensus statement recommendations.
  • Implement lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes and regular physical activity, to improve patient’s lipid profiles.
  • Describe the available pharmacotherapy options for lowering triglycerides and determining their appropriate use.
  • Assess and adjust management strategies based on patients' CV and pancreatitis risk.

Clinical Spotlight Series

Enhance your understanding of HTG with practical strategies.

Meeting On Demand: Hypertriglyceridemia & CV Health ➔

 

Patient Case Quizzes

Apply your knowledge to patient case scenarios.

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Web-Based Lessons

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Quick Tips for Fast Thinking

Easy to access information to support you the moment you need it.

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Podcasts

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Infographic

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We are grateful to these distinguished faculty who contributed to this collection:

Chair

Michael Miller, MD, FACC

 

Faculty

Monica Aggarwal, MD, FACC
Archna Bajaj, MD
Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC

Educational Grant Support Provided By: Ionis Pharmaceuticals

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