Hypertriglyceridemia: Difference between revisions

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Lifestyle changes including weight loss, exercise and dietary modification may improve hypertriglyceridemia. This may include dietary changes such as restriction of fat and carbohydrates (specifically [[fructose]]), and increased consumption of [[omega-3 fatty acid]]s from algae, nuts, and seeds.

The decision to treat hypertriglyceridemia with medication depends on the levels and on the presence of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Very high levels that would increase the risk of pancreatitis is treated with a drug from the [[fibrate]] class. [[Niacin (substance)|Niacin]] and [[omega-3 fatty acid]]s as well as drugs from the [[statin]] class may be used in conjunction, with statins being the main drug treatment for moderate hypertriglyceridemia where reduction of cardiovascular risk is required.~~<ref name=CPG2012/>~~ Medications are recommended in those with high levels of triglycerides that are not corrected with lifestyle modifications, with [[fibrate]]s being recommended first. [[Epanova (omega-3-carboxylic acids)]] is another prescription drug used to treat very high levels of blood triglycerides.

The decision to treat hypertriglyceridemia with medication depends on the levels and on the presence of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Very high levels that would increase the risk of pancreatitis is treated with a drug from the [[fibrate]] class. [[Niacin (substance)|Niacin]] and [[omega-3 fatty acid]]s as well as drugs from the [[statin]] class may be used in conjunction, with statins being the main drug treatment for moderate hypertriglyceridemia where reduction of cardiovascular risk is required. Medications are recommended in those with high levels of triglycerides that are not corrected with lifestyle modifications, with [[fibrate]]s being recommended first. [[Epanova (omega-3-carboxylic acids)]] is another prescription drug used to treat very high levels of blood triglycerides.

== Epidemiology ==

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 Lifestyle changes including weight loss, exercise and dietary modification may improve hypertriglyceridemia. This may include dietary changes such as restriction of fat and carbohydrates (specifically [[fructose]]), and increased consumption of [[omega-3 fatty acid]]s from algae, nuts, and seeds.
-The decision to treat hypertriglyceridemia with medication depends on the levels and on the presence of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Very high levels that would increase the risk of pancreatitis is treated with a drug from the [[fibrate]] class. [[Niacin (substance)|Niacin]] and [[omega-3 fatty acid]]s as well as drugs from the [[statin]] class may be used in conjunction, with statins being the main drug treatment for moderate hypertriglyceridemia where reduction of cardiovascular risk is required.<ref name=CPG2012/> Medications are recommended in those with high levels of triglycerides that are not corrected with lifestyle modifications, with [[fibrate]]s being recommended first. [[Epanova (omega-3-carboxylic acids)]] is another prescription drug used to treat very high levels of blood triglycerides.
+The decision to treat hypertriglyceridemia with medication depends on the levels and on the presence of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Very high levels that would increase the risk of pancreatitis is treated with a drug from the [[fibrate]] class. [[Niacin (substance)|Niacin]] and [[omega-3 fatty acid]]s as well as drugs from the [[statin]] class may be used in conjunction, with statins being the main drug treatment for moderate hypertriglyceridemia where reduction of cardiovascular risk is required. Medications are recommended in those with high levels of triglycerides that are not corrected with lifestyle modifications, with [[fibrate]]s being recommended first. [[Epanova (omega-3-carboxylic acids)]] is another prescription drug used to treat very high levels of blood triglycerides.
 == Epidemiology ==