An elevated serum level of LDL cholesterol is a well-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the role of elevated triglyceride levels is debated. Controversies regarding hypertriglyceridaemia as an independent risk factor for CVD have occurred partly because elevated triglyceride levels are often a component of atherogenic dyslipidaemia — they are associated with decreased levels of HDL cholesterol and increased levels of small dense LDL particles, which are highly atherogenic. Dr Tejas V Patel will highlight the issue along with various management options.
More discussion on this topic will happen during Joint International Conference, India (JIC). It is a great news for physicians that JIC 2018 is going to be held on Jan 5-7, 2018 at Ahmedabad, India . This year, JIC promises to be a truly enriching experience with intense-rich education program against the…
