Is nonfasting mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis?
Nonfasting mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia (≥177 mg/dL) is a significant risk factor for acute pancreatitis, with relative risk estimates exceeding those for myocardial infarction.
Nonfasting mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia from 177 mg/dL (2 mmol/L) and above is associated with high risk of acute pancreatitis, with HR estimates higher than for myocardial infarction.
Pedersen et al. (Mon,) studied this question.