CME: Hypertriglyceridemia The European Society of Cardiology defines hypertriglyceridaemia as fasting triglycerides >1,7mmol/l. Most patients are asymptomatic. Hypertriglyceridaemia is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases and acute pancreatitis. Therapy consists mainly of lifestyle modifications, drug therapy plays a minor role.
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