A risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertriglyceridemia is exacerbated by uncontrolled diabetes, obesity, and sedentary habits, especially in industrialized countries like the United States. Written by a recognized expert in lipid disorders, this new handbook will discuss hypertriglyceridemia and its related disorders, including atherosclerosis and the metabolic syndrome, and recommend pharmacotherapies and lifestyle changes to combat the progress of this disorder.