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Beyond the Guidelines: Perspectives on Management of Pediatric Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia
Charles A Gagnon1, Ambika P Ashraf2
1University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
To provide a comprehensive overview of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) in youth, identifying gaps in categorizing triglyceride (TG) levels and management strategies, and exploring new therapies for TG reduction.
Recent Findings:
Non-fasting TG levels as important cardiovascular (CV) risk indicators, with HTG's pathophysiology involving genetic and secondary factors affecting TG metabolism. Emerging treatments, including those affecting the lipoprotein lipase complex and inhibiting proteins like apoC3 and ANGPTL3, show promise. The review highlights the need for specific management approaches for youth, the significance of non-fasting TG levels, and the potential of new therapies in reducing CV and pancreatitis risks, advocating for further research on these treatments' efficacy and safety.
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