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High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls (arteriosclerosis) — which increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. Extremely high triglycerides can also cause acute inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
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14 lut 2024 · Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides provide the body with energy from food. High levels can indicate signs of other conditions, like diabetes or prediabetes, that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
11 sty 2023 · HDL, the "good" cholesterol, picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to your liver. A lipid profile also typically measures triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. Having a high triglyceride level also can increase your risk of heart disease.
2 maj 2024 · Fatty fish has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce your triglycerides — a type of fat found in blood. These acids also may help lower your blood pressure and risk of developing blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of sudden death.
If a patient's risk is determined to be high, statin medications can be considered. However, despite using statin therapy and addressing modifiable risk factors, some patients still have elevated triglycerides. What role do triglycerides play in a patient's health? Does hypertriglyceridemia contribute to cardiovascular disease?
Hypertriglyceridemia means you have too many triglycerides in your blood. This raises your heart disease risk. Lifestyle changes are often the first-line treatment.
9 sie 2019 · Association of Elevated Triglycerides With Increased Cardiovascular Risk and Direct Costs in Statin-Treated Patients - Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Original article Volume 94, Issue 9 p1670-1680 September 2019 Open access. Download Full Issue.