Why the study?
Is nonfasting mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis?
Population
Individuals assessed for nonfasting triglyceride levels
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May prompt triglyceride monitoring in pancreatitis risk assessment; leaves open whether lowering levels reduces events.
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.
Pedersen et al. (2016) studied this question.