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  4. Triglycerides: Do They Matter?

Triglycerides: Do They Matter?

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AJN, American Journal of Nursing

January 2017, Volume :117 Number 1 , page 24 - 31 [Buy]

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Keywords

cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, hypertriglyceridemia, lifestyle moderation, therapeutic lifestyle changes, treatment, triglycerides

 

Authors

  1. Scordo, Kristine PhD, ACNP-BC, FAANP
  2. Pickett, Kim Anne MS, RN, FNP-BC, CDE

Abstract

Since the introduction of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins, as an adjunct to diet in the treatment of hyperlipidemia and the greater emphasis placed on reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD), there has been less focus on the value of lowering serum triglyceride levels. Many patients are aware of their "good" and "bad" cholesterol levels, but they may not be aware of their triglyceride level or of the association between high triglycerides and the development of CVD. In recent years, however, in light of the increasing incidences of obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, lowering triglyceride levels has gained renewed interest. In addition to the focus on lowering LDL cholesterol levels in CVD prevention, clinicians need to be aware of the role of triglycerides-their contribution to CVD, and the causes and treatment of hypertriglyceridemia.

 

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