What are the guidelines for the treatment of isolated hypertriglyceridemia (TG >350)? Does this condition has a significant risk for CAD? Please reply. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Jatin SoniGeneral Physician15yrs exp

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Crystals of triglycerides get deposited at one point in the artery and form atherosclerotic plagues which reduces the flow of blood in arteries and causes CAD

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Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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Triglyceride is a form of cholesterol and hypertriglyceridemia has to be treated with medicine. It is a risk factor for heart disease. Consult physician for treatment

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