Elevated triglycerides, a type of blood fat that, as one of several blood lipid values, can contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease and, at very high levels, trigger inflammation of the pancreas. Blood testing detects elevated levels before symptoms develop.
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DHA is a structural omega-3 fatty acid essential for brain, eye, and nerve function. It is abundant in neuronal membranes and supports cell signaling.
Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) indexThe TyG index combines fasting triglycerides and glucose to estimate insulin resistance.
VAT to SAT ratioThe ratio of visceral adipose tissue to subcutaneous adipose tissue. This measure helps evaluate fat distribution patterns, with higher ratios indicating relatively more visceral fat, which is associated with greater metabolic risk than subcutaneous fat.
Heart risk score (SCORE2)SCORE2 estimates your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke based on blood pressure, cholesterol, age, and other factors.
TriglyceridesTriglycerides are the main form of fat stored in the body and circulating in blood. They serve as an energy source and are derived from calories not immediately used. Elevated levels increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
Non-HDL cholesterolNon-HDL cholesterol represents all potentially atherogenic lipoproteins, calculated by subtracting HDL from total cholesterol. It includes LDL, VLDL, and other cholesterol-carrying particles associated with cardiovascular risk.
HDL cholesterolOften called "good cholesterol," it helps remove excess cholesterol from your arteries and transports it to the liver for processing, offering protection against atherosclerosis and heart disease.
Apolipoprotein BA protein found on the surface of all atherogenic lipoproteins including LDL. Since each ApoB particle contains one lipoprotein, ApoB levels directly reflect the number of potentially harmful particles in circulation. Elevated levels strongly correlate with increased cardiovascular risk, and often provide a more accurate risk assessment than LDL alone.
Remnant cholesterolThe cholesterol contained in triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particles and their remnants. leftover particles from fat digestion and transport. These include VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein) and IDL (intermediate-density lipoprotein) particles produced by your liver and gut. It's calculated by subtracting your HDL ("good") cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol from your total cholesterol.
Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP)A logarithmic ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol [log₁₀(TG/HDL-C)] that reflects the balance between atherogenic and protective lipoproteins. The logarithmic transformation converts the TG/HDL ratio into a scale that correlates directly with LDL particle size and the proportion of small, dense LDL particles. AIP integrates information about all lipoprotein fractions into a single value that indicates overall atherogenic potential.
