Incidence and Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Case Series in a Single Australian Tertiary Centre.

Hong Lin Evelyn TanGeorgina McDonaldAlexander PayneWilliam YuZahrul IsmadiHuy TranJon GaniKatie Wynne

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2020)

HTGAP occurred in 4% of AP cases and was associated with higher risk of ICU admission. Intravenous insulin and fasting appear safe and efficacious for acutely lowering triglyceride levels in HTGAP.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
intensive care unit
emergency department
blood glucose
risk factors
transcription factor
high dose
insulin resistance
glycemic control
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
blood pressure
weight loss
low density lipoprotein