Triglycerides (80% in VLDL 15% in LDL)

1.      Triglycerides (80% in VLDL 15% in LDL)

Introduction

Triglyceride levels are not strong predictors of atherosclerosis or CAD and may not be an independent risk factor. Triglyceride levels are inversely related to HDL cholesterol levels.

Normal Range
20 –170mg/dL
Classification
Normal Range	Borderline	High	Very high
< 150mg/dL	150 – 199mg/dL	200 – 499mg/dL	> 500mg/dL

 

Increased in

Genetic hyperlipidemias (e.g. Lipoprotein lipase deficiency, apo C..II deficiency, familial Triglyceridemia, dysbetalipoproteinemia); secondary hyperlipidemias (gout, pancreatitis, acute illness (e.g. in AMI rises to peak in 3 weeks and increase may persist for 1 year); drug use (e.g. thiazides, steroids, amiodarone, interferon).

Decreased in

Abetalipoproteinemia; malnutrition; vigorous exercise; drugs (e.g. ascorbic acid, clofibrate, phenformin, metformin, progestins).