Increased Risk Of Stroke With Increased Nonfasting Triglyceride Levels

In addition to being associated with increased risk of heart attack, elevated nonfasting levels of triglycerides appear to be associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study released on November 12, 2008 in JAMA. Elevated levels of nonfasting triglycerides indicate that remnant lipoproteins, which remain after metabolism and storage, are present.

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Filed under: Stroke on November 21st, 2008