Summary
Elevated triglycerides, or hypertriglyceridemia, is a known risk-enhancing factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in adults. Read about the classification of hypertriglyceridemia and strategies for lifestyle modification and pharmacologic management in ASCVD care. A treatment algorithm from the American College of Cardiology is included.
Featured Authors
Kathleen Dungan, MD, MPH
The Ohio State University
Ian Neeland, MD
Case Western Reserve University