Strength of Recommendations (SORT)
| Key Clinical Recommendations | Strength of Recommendation | References |
|---|---|---|
| Obtain fasting lipid panel on patients beginning at 20 years old | C | 1 |
| Search for other components of metabolic syndrome in patients with high triglycerides | C | 3 |
| Decrease triglycerides to <500 mg/dL to prevent pancreatitis | B | 1,4,5 |
| Decrease triglycerides and increase HDL to prevent cardiovascular events | B | 9,10 |