Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Author(s):

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

Key Takeaways

Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a genetic disorder causing severe hypertriglyceridemia due to impaired lipoprotein lipase activity.
FCS leads to extremely elevated triglyceride levels, increasing the risk of recurrent pancreatitis and other complications.
Management includes dietary modifications and emerging pharmacological therapies targeting genetic defects to reduce triglyceride levels.

Panelists discuss how Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) fits into the context of severe hypertriglyceridemia, highlighting its distinct characteristics and the associated risks of acute pancreatitis.

EP: 1.Overview of FCS

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EP: 2.Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

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How does FCS fit into the context of severe hypertriglyceridemia?