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Table 2: Hypertriglyceridemia treatment: key messages. |
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The use of omega-3 fatty acids, niacin and fibrates for cardiovascular disease prevention is not supported |
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In patients with established or high cardiovascular risk CVD consider adding to statin therapy, icosapent ethyl at a dose of 4 g daily |
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In patients with severe HTG and high risk of pancreatitis consider fibrates, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids at a dose of 2 to 4 g daily |
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For patients with pancreatitis, hypertriglyceridemia > 1,000 mg/dL and hyperglycaemia consider insulin and plasmapheresis infusion, in addition to fibrates, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids |