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#219 Updates in Triglycerides
· 34 min
Episode #219 Updates in Triglycerides
“The triglycerides are high. Now what?” This episode breaks down a practical approach to elevated TGs, from knowing when to check ApoB or non-HDL-C to choosing lifestyle changes, lipid-lowering medications, and when to suspect an underlying genetic disorder.
🔹Transcript and Show Notes
02:17 | Check a non-HDL-C or ApoB if TGs are ≥150 mg/dL
07:18 | Address waist circumference and lifestyle before meds for high TGs
10:52 | Dr. Watson’s 3-day carbohydrate responsiveness trial
17:07 | Order a fasting or nonfasting lipid panel?
19:00 | When do you reach for TG-lowering medications?
25:26 | Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS)
Tags: CoreIM, Medical Education, Hypertriglyceridemia, ACC AHA lipid guidelines, lipid guidelines 2026, cardiovascular risk
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