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Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV

Familial hypertriglyceridemia is a common disorder passed down through families in which the level of triglycerides(a type of fat) in a person''s blood are higher than normal.The condition is not associated with a signi...

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Symptoms

You may not notice any symptoms. People with the condition may have coronary artery disease at an early age.

Causes

Familial hypertriglyceridemia is caused by a genetic defect, which is passed on in an autosomal dominant fashion. Thi...

Tests

People with a family history of this condition should have blood tests to check very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) a...

Treatments

The goal of treatment is to control conditions that can raise triglyceride levels such as obesity, hypothyroidism, an...

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Prevention

Screening family members for high triglycerides may detect the disease early.

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