Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia
Publication Date: September 1, 2012
Last Updated: January 19, 2024
Recommendations
Diagnosis and Definitions
Severe and very severe hypertriglyceridemia increase the risk for pancreatitis, whereas mild or moderate hypertriglyceridemia may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, similar to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (NCEP ATP) III guideline committee’s recommendations, the Endocrine Society recommends screening adults for hypertriglyceridemia as part of a lipid panel at least every 5 yr. (1, L)
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Base the diagnosis of hypertriglyceridemia on fasting triglyceride levels and not on nonfasting triglyceride levels. (1, M)
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AVOID the routine measurement of lipoprotein particle heterogeneity in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. (1, L)
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Measurement of apolipoprotein B (apoB) or lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels can be of value, whereas measurement of other apolipoprotein levels has little clinical value. (2, L)
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Evaluation and Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia