Extreme hypertriglyceridemia: Genetic diversity, pancreatitis, pregnancy, and prevalence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.09.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Triglyceride (TG) concentrations >2000 mg/dL are extremely elevated and increase the risk of pancreatitis. OBJECTIVES We characterized five cases and two kindreds and ascertained prevalence in a reference laboratory population. METHODS Plasma lipids and DNA… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatitis; pancreatitis pregnancy; prevalence; extreme hypertriglyceridemia ... See more keywords
Rates of acute pancreatitis and cardiovascular events among adults with severe or extreme hypertriglyceridemia in US clinical practice
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DOI: 10.1186/s12944-025-02658-8
Abstract: Severe and extreme hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG [TG 500–879 mg/dL; 5.65–9.93 mmol/L]; eHTG [TG ≥ 880 mg/dL; ≥ 9.94 mmol/L]) are important risk factors for acute pancreatitis (AP) and cardiovascular (CV) events. The objective of this study was to estimate rates… read more here.
Keywords: 880 mmol; among adults; history; extreme hypertriglyceridemia ... See more keywords