Basic Info
Symptoms
You may not notice any symptoms. Persons with the condition may have coronary artery disease at an early age.
Causes
Familial hypertriglyceridemia is caused by a genetic defect, which is passed on in an autosomal dominant fashion. Thi...
Tests
Persons with a family history of this condition should have blood tests to check very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control conditions that can raise triglyceride levels such as obesity, hypothyroidism, an...
Prevention
Screening family members for high triglycerides may detect the disease early.
Basic Info