Abstract
Introduction. Elevated triglyceride levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. An increase in the concentration of triglycerides indicates an elevated level of atherogenic lipoproteins, such as very low density lipoproteins, very low density lipoproteins residues and chylomicron residues. Lipoproteins rich in triglycerides increase the formation of foam cells, which is one of the key stages of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Aim. To analyze the results of modern studies on elevated triglycerides and cardiovascular diseases. Material and methods. A review of medical literature and current research for the period from 1965 to 2022, published in the databases eLibrary, Google Scholar, PubMed, devoted to the analysis of hypertriglyceridemia and its effect on atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases by the keywords «hypertriglyceridemia», «cardiovascular diseases», «atherosclerosis». Results and discussion. According to the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases and their Risk Factors in Regions of Russian Federation study, an elevated level of triglyceride was found in 30.2±0.52% of men in the entire sample, which is significantly higher than in women (20.1±0.34%; p<0.0001). According to the largest epidemiological study (Framingham Study), a TG level of more than 1.7 mmol/l means a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular complications. A prospective study by The Prospective Cardiovascular Munster (PROCAM) showed that an increase in the concentration of triglycerides from 2.3 mmol/l to 9.00 mmol/l increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases., even after correction of other risk factors. Conclusion. Triglycerides play an important role in the development of atherosclerotic diseases of the cardiovascular system, regardless of the etiology of hypertriglyceridemia. And effective lipid-lowering therapy prescribed in time can increase the life expectancy of such patients
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