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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Triglycerides

Patients aren't warned about the dangers of triglycerides, survey finds

October 02, 2008
A recent survey has found that less than half of patients are warned about the dangers of triglycerides even though high levels of the fats can double the risk of coronary artery disease. Researchers at The National Lipid Association suggest that patients ask their doctors about their triglyceride levels, since medications like Lopid, Lifibra, and Tricor are available to help lower triglycerides and their associated risks. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Triglycerides: One of the most important numbers on your cholesterol panel
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

......there.  What exactly does this neglected value mean? Triglycerides are a basic building... Read more »

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Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...I've recently answered several questions related to triglycerides.  These questions range from... Read more »

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Triglycerides and Healthy Hearts
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...level, which is linked to coronary artery disease. Triglycerides are the most common form of... Read more »

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Triglycerides: Why you can pinch more than an inch
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

......common form of fat in vegetable oil and animal fat. Triglycerides are very important as they... Read more »

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Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

......ATP-III guidelines, you will quickly recognize that triglycerides are treated almost as an... Read more »

Health Guide

Triglyceride level
TG; Triacylglycerol What the risks are Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling light-headed Hematoma (blood accumulating... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides prevention
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Prevention To help prevent high cholesterol: Keep a healthy body... Read more »
Triglyceride level
...or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. Why the test is performed Triglycerides are often measured as a reflection of fat (lipid) ingestion and metabolism, or as... Read more »
Triglyceride level
...associated with a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. This is especially true because people with high triglycerides often have other conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, that increase... Read more »
Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Mild-to-moderate increase in triglycerides Premature coronary artery disease Signs and tests Blood tests to check VLDL and triglyceride levels ... Read more »

Medications

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...proper diet, to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. In general,... Read more »

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...fats. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raise "good" cholesterol... Read more »

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...along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and cholesterol in the blood.... Read more »

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...help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol... Read more »

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...a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. In general, this... Read more »

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