What is Type 4 hypertriglyceridemia?
What is Type 4 hypertriglyceridemia? Familial hypertriglyceridemia (type IV familial dyslipidemia) is a disorder characterized by the overproduction of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) from the liver. As a result, the patient will have an excessive number of triglycerides and VLDL on the lipid profile. What level of hypertriglyceridemia causes pancreatitis? Hypertriglyceridemia is a rare, but […]