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[[VLDL]] contains the highest amount of triglyceride and | [[VLDL]] contains the highest amount of triglyceride and its increased levels are associated with an increased risk of [[coronary heart disease]], [[hypertension]] and [[stroke]]. Normal VLDL cholesterol level is between 5 and 40 mg/dL. High VLDL may primarily be a consequence of [[inherited]] ([[genetic]]) diseases that affect the [[lipid metabolism]], or due to secondary causes like drugs affecting lipid metabolism and [[chronic liver disease]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
VLDL contains the highest amount of triglyceride and its increased levels are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke. Normal VLDL cholesterol level is between 5 and 40 mg/dL. High VLDL may primarily be a consequence of inherited (genetic) diseases that affect the lipid metabolism, or due to secondary causes like drugs affecting lipid metabolism and chronic liver disease.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
- Chronic liver disease
- Corticosteroids
- Diabetes mellitus type 2
- Familial hypercholesterolemia[1]
- High saturated fat diet[2]
- Hepatitis
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Durrington, P. (2003). "Dyslipidaemia". Lancet. 362 (9385): 717–31. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(03)14234-1. PMID 12957096. Unknown parameter
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