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Management of Hypertriglyceridemia Induced Acute Pancreatitis

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This article provides a comprehensive review of management of hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis with a focus on plasmapheresis, insulin, heparin infusion, and hemofiltration.
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Hypertriglyceridemia is an uncommon but a well-established etiology of acute pancreatitis leading to significant morbidity and mortality The risk and severity of acute pancreatitis increase with increasing levels of serum triglycerides It is crucial to identify hypertriglyceridemia as the cause of pancreatitis and initiate appropriate treatment plan Initial supportive treatment is similar to management of other causes of acute pancreatitis with additional specific therapies tailored to lower serum triglycerides levels This includes plasmapheresis, insulin, heparin infusion, and hemofiltration After the acute episode, diet and lifestyle modifications along with hypolipidemic drugs should be initiated to prevent further episodes Currently, there is paucity of studies directly comparing different modalities This article provides a comprehensive review of management of hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis We conclude by summarizing our treatment approach to manage hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis

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