FCS’ Affect on Quality of Life

Author(s):

Peter Toth, MD, PhD, FCCP, FESC, FAHA, FACC ,James Underberg, MS, MD, FACP, FACPM, FASPC, FASH, FNLA

Key Takeaways

Delayed FCS diagnosis can lead to exacerbated cardiovascular and metabolic consequences, increasing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk.
Persistent hypertriglyceridemia from untreated FCS may result in chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and liver disease.
Early intervention is essential to manage triglyceride levels, prevent severe complications, and improve patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) affects patients’ quality of life, particularly in terms of their emotional well-being, employment burden, and social isolation due to recurrent acute pancreatitis, and explore the significant economic burden it places on patients and their families.

EP: 1.Overview of FCS

EP: 2.Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

EP: 3.Pathophysiology of FCS

EP: 4.Early Diagnosis

EP: 5.Genetic Testing

EP: 6.Metabolic Disorders and Delayed Diagnosis

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EP: 7.FCS’ Affect on Quality of Life

Video content above is prompted by the following:

How does FCS affect patients’ quality of life (eg, their emotional well-being, employment burden, and social isolation), specifically regarding acute pancreatitis?
1. What economic burden does FCS have on patients with acute pancreatitis and their families?