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  • FCS
        • 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
        • 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
        • 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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          • What is TiP?
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  • FCS
        • 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.

        • Resources and Support
          • What is FCS?
          • FCS Symptoms
          • FCS Resources
          • Genetic Testing and Counseling
          • Clinical Trials
          • Advocating for Your Health
          • Living with FCS Webinars
          • Healthy Recipes
        • Patient Stories
        • About Us
          • Meet the Board
          • Medical Advisory Board
          • HEART Act
  • 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.

        • Resources and Support
          • What is MCS?
          • MCS Symptoms
          • MCS Resources
          • Genetic Testing & Counseling
          • Clinical Trials
          • Advocating for Your Health
        • Patient Stories
        • About Us
          • Meet the Board
          • Medical Advisory Board
          • HEART Act
  • sHTG
        • 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.

        • Resources and Support
          • What is sHTG?
          • sHTG Symptoms
          • sHTG Resources
          • Genetic Testing & Counseling
          • Clinical Trials
          • Advocating for Your Health
        • Patient Stories
        • About Us
          • Meet the Board
          • Medical Advisory Board
          • HEART Act
  • Triglyceride-induced Pancreatitis
        • An acute inflammation of the pancreas caused by extremely elevated triglyceride levels, often requiring urgent medical care and carrying a risk of serious complications.

        • Resources and Support
          • What is TiP?
          • TiP Symptoms
          • TiP Resources
          • Genetic Testing and Counseling
          • Clinical Trials
          • Advocating for Your Health
        • Patient Stories
        • About Us
          • Meet the Board
          • Medical Advisory Board
          • HEART Act

FCS Resources

Information on FCS

Managing Life with FCS: A Peer Support Toolbox Resource Spotlight on FCS National Pancreas Foundation Rare Disease Report on FCS_NORD National Lipid Association Endocrine Society Know Your TGs Lower My TGs SOBI Spotlight FCS Heart UK: An overview of FCS A Mother’s Story – Melissa Termine-Goetz co-founder FCS Foundation

Pharmaceutical Options

Exciting news! FDA Approval of REDEMPLO® (plozasiran) | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Support for Patients Taking TRYNGOLZA® Plozasiran – Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) approved in U.S. as first-ever treatment for adults living with familial chylomicronemia syndrome as an adjunct to diet | Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Publications

New England Journal of Medicine – Olezarsen, Acute Pancreatitis, and Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

New England Journal of Medicine: Olezarsen for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome, A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY

NIH – Familial Hyperchylomicronemia Syndrome

Science Direct – Familial chylomicronemia syndrome: Bringing to life dietary recommendations throughout the life span

Science Direct – Development and validation of clinical criteria to identify familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) in North America

BMC – Symptoms and impacts of familial chylomicronemia syndrome: a qualitative study of the patient experience

MedlinePlus – Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency

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