RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Is triglyceride therapy worth the effort? JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 162 OP 166 DO 10.3949/ccjm.82a.13157 VO 82 IS 3 A1 Miller, Michael YR 2015 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/3/162.abstract AB A scientific statement from the American Heart Association notes that triglyceride levels are an important biomarker of cardiovascular disease risk. Although as yet there is no evidence that lowering elevated triglyceride levels reduces cardiovascular risk, the statement recommends that patients undertake weight loss and dietary changes if fasting levels exceed 150 mg/dL, and that the intensity of these lifestyle measures be increased with higher triglyceride levels. Aerobic activity at least twice a week is also encouraged. Drug therapy is indicated for levels exceeding 500 mg/dL because of an association with pancreatitis.