Lipid Management in Patients with Endocrine Disorders

Publication Date: September 19, 2020
Last Updated: March 16, 2022

Assessment

1. Screening and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment

Measurement of Lipids

1.1 In adults with endocrine disorders, we recommend a lipid panel for the assessment of TG levels and for calculating LDL-C. Technical Remarks:
  • Non-fasting lipid panels are acceptable for initial screening.
  • If TG levels are elevated or if genetic dyslipidemia is suspected, repeat a fasting lipid panel.
  • If lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels are measured, fasting or non-fasting samples can be obtained.
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Hypertriglyceridemia

2. Hypertriglyceridemia

2.1 In adults with fasting TG levels over 500 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L), we recommend pharmacologic treatment as adjunct to diet and exercise to prevent pancreatitis. ()

Technical Remark:

  • Patients with TG levels over 1000 mg/dL (11.3 mmol/L) often do not get an adequate response to medications and therefore, control of diabetes, modification of diet, and weight loss are essential.
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Overview

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Lipid Management in Patients with Endocrine Disorders

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