Elevated triglycerides: A matter of the heart and pancreas
Mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridaemia (triglyceride (TG) >1.7 - 10.0 mmol/L) is an independent cardiovascular risk factor, while severe hypertriglyceridaemia (TG >10.0 mmol/L) can cause acute pancreatitis. Hypertriglyceridaemia is polygenic in most patients, and secondary factors, s...
Main Author: | D Blom |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2018-03-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12268/8451 |
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