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Familial hypertriglyceridemia - Symptom

Symptoms:

You may not notice any symptoms. People with the condition may have coronary artery disease at an early age.

Signs and tests:

People with a family history of this condition should have blood tests to check very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and triglyceride levels. Blood tests usually show a mild to moderate increase in triglycerides.

A coronary risk profile may also be done.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
  • Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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