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Table 2. Classification <strong>of</strong> Triglyceride Levels<br />

Risk Category Triglyceride Measurement<br />

Normal triglycerides 500 mg/dL<br />

Hypertriglyceridemia is an independent risk factor <strong>for</strong> CHD. In addition, severe hypertriglyceridemia (eg, TG<br />

>1,000 mg/dL) increases <strong>the</strong> risk <strong>for</strong> pancreatitis. Patients with marked TG elevations should be treated<br />

to reduce this risk.<br />

A: Assessment<br />

Determine whe<strong>the</strong>r intervention is appropriate based<br />

on <strong>the</strong> patient’s lipid values and identified CHD risks,<br />

as indicated in Tables 1 and 2. Aside from LDL, <strong>the</strong><br />

following major CHD risk factors are listed by <strong>the</strong><br />

NCEP as requiring intensive lipid management.<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

Cigarette smoking<br />

Hypertension (systolic blood pressure >140 mm Hg<br />

or taking antihypertensive medication)<br />

HDL 60 mg/dL, subtract 1<br />

risk factor)<br />

Patient age >45 <strong>for</strong> men, or >55 <strong>for</strong> women<br />

Family history <strong>of</strong> premature CHD in first-degree<br />

relatives aged

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