Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a common form of dyslipidemia characterized by an excess fasting plasma concentration of triglycerides (TGs).
TGs are fatty molecules that occur naturall...
Usually asymptomatic
Patients with chylomicronemia syndrome can have memory loss, headache, vertigo, dyspnea, and paresthesias.
Pancreatitis: epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting
Assess...
Cardiovascular risk reduction through LDL lowering should be prioritized over TG lowering unless patient is at risk for pancreatitis due to severe HTG (TG ≥500 mg/dL) (1)[C]...
Fasting lipid profile q 6–12 months
Maintain TG <500 to ...
Oh RC, Trivette ET, Westerfield KL. Management of hypertriglyceridemia: common questions and answers. Am Fam Physician. 2020;102:347-354.
Sim...
Hypercholesterolemia; Pancreatitis, Acute
Algorithm: Hypertriglyceridemia
302870006 Hypertriglyceridemia (disorder)
238083002 Primary hypertriglyceridemia (disorder)
238087001 secondary hypertriglyceridemia (disorder)
267433009 Pur...
HTG is likely a risk factor for atherosclerosis at levels ≥175 mg/dL and for acute pancreatitis at levels ≥500 to 1,000 mg/dL.
Therapeutic lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) ar...
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Gross figure showing a dilated and thickened pulmonary artery with yellowish atherosclerotic plaques. The lung parenchyma has a brownish-orange tinge from large collections of hemosiderin-laden macrophages indicating chronic alveolar hemorrhage.
Gross figure showing a dilated and thickened pulmonary artery with yellowish atherosclerotic plaques. The lung parenchyma has a brownish-o...
<bold>Figure 34.11 A.</bold> This patient has both atherosclerotic ostial stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia. The typical appearance of fibromuscular dysplasia <italic>(arrow)</bold> is a corrugation of the vessel. This is diagnostic of fibromuscular dysplasia, but not of renovascular hypertension. <bold>B.</bold> The corrugated appearance of the vessel does not change after balloon angioplasty; however, the ostial lesion has been successfully stented. Stenting of the fibromuscular disease is reserved for pe...
<bold>Figure 34.11 A.</bold> This patient has both atherosclerotic ostial stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia. The typical ap...
<bold>FIGURE 10-15. Complicated lesions of atherosclerosis.</bold> The luminal surface of the abdominal aorta and the common iliac arteries shows numerous fibrous plaques and raised, ulcerated lesions containing friable, atheromatous debris. The distal portion of the aorta displays a small aneurysmal dilation.
<bold>FIGURE 10-15. Complicated lesions of atherosclerosis.</bold> The luminal surface of the abdominal aorta and the common i...
<bold>FIGURE 10-23. Xanthomas in familial hypercholesterolemia.</bold><bold>A.</bold> Dorsum of hand. <bold>B.</bold> Arcus lipoides represents the deposition of lipids in the peripheral cornea. <bold>C.</bold> Extensor surface of elbow. <bold>D.</bold> Knees
<bold>FIGURE 10-23. Xanthomas in familial hypercholesterolemia.</bold><bold>A.</bold> Dorsum of hand. <bold>...
Xanthomas in familial hypercholesterolemia. Arcus lipoides represents the deposition of lipids in the peripheral cornea.
<bold>Fig GI 12-5 Acute pancreatitis.</bold> (A) Complete gastric outlet obstruction. (B) As the acute inflammatory process subsides, some barium passes through the severely spastic and narrowed second portion of the duodenum (arrows).
<bold>Fig GI 12-5 Acute pancreatitis.</bold> (A) Complete gastric outlet obstruction. (B) As the acute inflammatory process su...
<bold>FIGURE 26-6</bold> Atherosclerotic plaque. Stable fixed atherosclerotic plaque in stable angina and the unstable plaque with plaque disruption and platelet aggregation in the acute coronary syndromes.
<bold>FIGURE 26-6</bold> Atherosclerotic plaque. Stable fixed atherosclerotic plaque in stable angina and the unstable plaque ...
Artery with Atherosclerosis Labeled
Blood Clot Causing Aneurysm and Breakage Labeled
Atherosclerotic coronary occlusion. A coronary artery of a patient who died from an acute myocardial infarction shows severe atherosclerosis and a recent thrombus in the narrowed lumen.
Atherosclerotic coronary occlusion. A coronary artery of a patient who died from an acute myocardial infarction shows severe atherosclerosi...