As Kim drives us home from the FCS Foundation Patient & Caregiver Summit, I find myself processing […]
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A rare, inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly break down triglycerides, leading to extremely high blood fat levels and a high risk of recurrent, potentially life-threatening pancreatitis.
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- MCS
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A disorder in which a combination of genetic predisposition and secondary factors—such as diet, diabetes, medications, or alcohol—leads to markedly elevated triglyceride levels and an increased risk of pancreatitis.
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- sHTG
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Characterized by very high levels of triglycerides in the blood (typically ≥500 mg/dL), increasing the risk of acute pancreatitis and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
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- Triglyceride-induced Pancreatitis
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An acute inflammation of the pancreas caused by extremely elevated triglyceride levels, often requiring urgent medical care and carrying a risk of serious complications.
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- FCS
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A rare, inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly break down triglycerides, leading to extremely high blood fat levels and a high risk of recurrent, potentially life-threatening pancreatitis.
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-
- MCS
-
-
A disorder in which a combination of genetic predisposition and secondary factors—such as diet, diabetes, medications, or alcohol—leads to markedly elevated triglyceride levels and an increased risk of pancreatitis.
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- sHTG
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Characterized by very high levels of triglycerides in the blood (typically ≥500 mg/dL), increasing the risk of acute pancreatitis and contributing to cardiovascular disease.
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- Triglyceride-induced Pancreatitis
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An acute inflammation of the pancreas caused by extremely elevated triglyceride levels, often requiring urgent medical care and carrying a risk of serious complications.
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