This episode reviews the evaluation of adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia, according to the 2025 AACE Algorithm.
• Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: Understand impaired triglyceride clearance, chylomicron accumulation, and increased pancreatitis risk, including multifactorial causes.
• Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome: Recognize this rare, early onset disorder with persistent hypertriglyceridemia despite low fat intake.
• Dysbetalipoproteinemia (APOE E2/E2): Learn about equal elevations of TG and cholesterol, tuberous xanthomas, low Apo B, and excellent response to fibrates.
