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GlossaryHypertriglyceridemia

condition with elevated triglyceride levels in the blood

Hypertriglyceridemia, also known as high triglycerides, is a condition where there is an elevated level of triglycerides in the blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat that the body uses for energy, but high levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and may be associated with other conditions like obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

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research Familial Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy

5 citations, January 2014 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics”

HIV-positive pregnant women are more likely to experience severe bleeding, and a pregnant woman with familial hypertriglyceridemia had a successful early delivery with special care.

research Cutaneous Xanthomas With Concurrent Demodicosis and Dermatophytosis in a Cat

18 citations, July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal”

A cat with skin bumps and itching had high blood fats and skin infections, which improved with diet and medication changes.

Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First Year

research Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First Year

1 citations, June 2022 in “JCRPE”

Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.

research Elevation of Serum Triglyceride and Cholesterol Levels from Isotretinoin Therapy with Concomitant Oral Contraceptives

1 citations, March 1995 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety”

Taking oral contraceptives while on isotretinoin may increase the risk of high triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

research Phenotypic Characterization of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Population from the Ecuadorian Andes: A Cross-Sectional Study

April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine”

Classical PCOS types A and B are most common and linked to higher health risks.

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