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Area of Science:

  • Lipidology and Cardiology
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment

Background:

  • Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is prevalent in lipid and cardiology clinics, with severe cases posing a risk for acute pancreatitis.
  • The role of triglycerides in atherosclerosis is under re-evaluation, particularly concerning non-fasting measurements and triglyceride-related lipoprotein fractions.
  • Evolving understanding of HTG etiology and genetics moves from single-gene disorders to polygenic/multigenic traits, though rare autosomal recessive forms exist.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) etiology, classification, and its evolving role in cardiovascular disease.
  • To discuss the complexities in managing mild to moderate HTG and the factors influencing treatment decisions.
  • To outline contemporary therapeutic strategies for managing HTG.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current research on hypertriglyceridemia.
  • Analysis of evolving concepts in HTG genetics and its association with atherosclerosis.
  • Evaluation of clinical guidelines and therapeutic approaches for HTG management.

Main Results:

  • The view that triglycerides do not directly contribute to atherosclerosis is changing, with increased focus on non-fasting lipid profiles.
  • HTG is increasingly recognized as a polygenic trait, resulting from the combined effects of multiple genetic variants.
  • Treatment decisions for HTG are multifactorial, considering severity, co-existing lipid disorders, and overall cardiovascular risk.

Conclusions:

  • Management of HTG requires a personalized approach based on individual risk factors and lipid profiles.
  • Therapeutic strategies encompass lifestyle modifications, dietary counseling, management of secondary causes, omega-3 fatty acids, and judicious use of pharmacotherapy.
  • Continued research is essential to refine the understanding and treatment of HTG, especially in mild to moderate cases.