Pancreatitis polygenic risk score is associated with acute pancreatitis in multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome

Severe hypertriglyceridemia (hyperTG) is defined clinically as fasting triglycerides (TG) levels ≥ 10 mmol/L1. Severe hyperTG is often caused by the accumulation of chylomicrons in the circulation, a condition known as chylomicronemia syndrome1. Chylomicronemia syndrome is a relatively common metabolic condition in North America population, with an estimated prevalence around 1:10002-7. Howev er, it is likely underreported, and the prevalence will probably increase in context of the current epidemy of obesity and type 2 diabetes1, 4.
Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - Category: Lipidology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research