Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Test your understanding of the lipoprotein physiology that links severe hypertriglyceridemia with chylomicronemia and acute pancreatitis risk.

Patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome have a substantially higher risk of developing acute pancreatitis. How common is this gastrointestinal disorder? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!

In this video interview, Robert Hegele, MD, discusses the diagnosis and management of sHTG-related chylomicronemia syndrome, including strategies to reduce the risk of pancreatitis, dietary interventions,...