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Does omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters reduce serum triglyceride concentrations in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia?
Does omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters reduce serum triglyceride concentrations in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia?
High-dose omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (4 g/day) markedly decrease triglyceride levels in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia, which may diminish the risk for acute pancreatitis.
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Supports high-dose omega-3 ethyl esters to lower pancreatitis risk in severe hypertriglyceridemia; confirms efficacy in RCT.
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