DAIGNOSIS & EVALUATION 19 INDICATIONS: screening for lipid disorders evaluation of xanthomas screening of family members acute pancreatitis monitoring treatment CRITERIA: fasting TG>150mg/dl ASSESS COMPLICATIONS GENETIC TESTING
MANAGEMENT 20 GOALS: Reducing risk of pancreatitis and ASCVD. General measures A ddress modifiable causes Lifestyle modification (diet, alcohol consumption) Pharmacological therapy
PHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY Assess risk of future ASCVD Initiate statin therapy Moderate HTG (150-499mg/dl with ASCVD or at inc. Risk) : Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) Moderate to severe HTG( 500-999mg/dl with ASCVD or at inc risk): EPA + fibrates
CONCLUSION Hypertriglyceridemia is a significant risk factor for CVD and pancreatitis. Lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of treatment. Pharmacologic therapy is added for moderate to severe cases. Genetic testing helps in familial cases. Long-term follow-up and patient education are essential for preventing complications." 26