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Demystifying triglycerides: a practical approach for the clinician.
Richard L Dunbar1, Daniel J Rader
1Cardiovascular Risk Intervention Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA. richard.dunbar@uphs.upenn.edu
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|August 27, 2005
Summary
Managing very high triglyceride levels is crucial for preventing atherosclerosis. The National Cholesterol Education Program
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Landmark statin trials excluded patients with very high triglycerides.
- Optimal hypertriglyceridemia management for atherosclerosis prevention remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a management strategy for patients with high triglyceride levels.
- To address the gap in evidence for managing severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Main Methods:
- Review of the best available evidence.
- Development of a clinical strategy by the Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III.
Main Results:
- The ATP-III report offers a comprehensive strategy.
- Evidence-based recommendations for managing high triglycerides are provided.
Conclusions:
- The ATP-III guidelines provide a needed approach to hypertriglyceridemia management.
- This strategy aims to improve atherosclerosis prevention in high-risk patients.