Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV Learning Center

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Familial hypertriglyceridemia is a common disorder passed down through families in which the level of triglycerides (a type of fat) in a person's blood are higher than normal. The condition is not associated with a sign...

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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...
Complications
Pancreatitis; Coronary artery disease.
Prevention
Screening family members for high triglycerides may detect the disease early.

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