Causes of Hypertriglyceridemia
This infographic provides an overview of hypertriglyceridemia, the most common dyslipidemia affecting about 30% of the population. Hypertriglyceridemia often begins at levels of ≥150 mg/dl, though even high-normal values (100-140 mg/dl) may carry increased cardiovascular risk. Key causes are summarized with the mnemonic “High Lipids Cause Morbidity”:
- Hereditary Factors – Genetic conditions such as familial hypertriglyceridemia, dysbetalipoproteinemia, and chylomicronemia.
- Lifestyle – Diet, alcohol consumption, decreased physical activity, and smoking.
- Co-morbidities – Conditions like obesity, diabetes, and chronic inflammation.
- Medications – Various drugs can cause mild-to-severe elevations in triglycerides.
Most patients will have multifactorial causes involving both genetic and environmental factors.
Produced by: Dr. Teodora Donisan
In collaboration with: Dr. Tommy Das and Dr. Richard Ferraro
Reviewed by: Dr. Amit Goyal
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