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Approaching the Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia ...
Presentation: Approaching the Treatment of Hypertr ...
Presentation: Approaching the Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia with Confidence
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The video is a webinar on the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. The presenter, Dr. Maria Bela Pizarro, discusses the importance of managing hypertriglyceridemia, which is a common lipid disorder, and its association with increased cardiovascular risk and pancreatitis. She explains the key steps in lipoprotein metabolism related to hypertriglyceridemia and discusses the role of triglyceride-lowering medications such as omega-3 fatty acids, fibrates, and niacin. Dr. Pizarro also highlights the use of statins as the mainstay of therapy to reduce cardiovascular risk. She emphasizes the significance of lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and weight loss, in managing hypertriglyceridemia and preventing complications. Dr. Pizarro also touches on emerging treatment options for severe hypertriglyceridemia, such as medications that target ApoC3 and angiopoietin-like protein 3. Throughout the presentation, the importance of individualizing treatment approaches based on patient characteristics and risk factors is emphasized. The video provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia and its complications.
Keywords
hypertriglyceridemia
lipid disorder
cardiovascular risk
pancreatitis
lipoprotein metabolism
triglyceride-lowering medications
omega-3 fatty acids
fibrates
niacin
statins
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