Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
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What is the definition of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4?
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, also known as carbohydrate-inducible hyperlipemia, is a condition in which an individual has high levels of very low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in their blood. High levels of very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides can cause atherosclerosis, or the build-up of plaques of fatty cholesterol in the artery walls, which can lead to heart disease or stroke. Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV is believed to occur in individuals who have a genetic predisposition for the disease and from consuming carbohydrates and alcohol.
What are the symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4?
Hyperlipoproteinemia may not cause any symptoms or may cause hypertriglyceridemic waist, which is an elevated waist circumference (>90 cm in men or >85 cm in women).
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What are the current treatments for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4?
Treatment for hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV includes the use of metformin, a medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar); atorvastatin, a drug that lowers blood cholesterol levels; and chenodeoxycholic acid, a bile acid that lowers the production of cholesterol in the liver and its absorption in the small intestine.
Who are the top Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4 Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Dr. Charles D. Christian
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Dr. Charles D. Christian
Internal Medicine
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IU Health Morgan Physicians LLC

820 N Samuel Moore Pkwy Ste B, 
Mooresville, IN 
317-483-5060
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Charles Christian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mooresville, Indiana. Dr. Christian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Christian is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Dr. Keith W. Harrison
Family Medicine
Distinguished in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Dr. Keith W. Harrison
Family Medicine

Boyertown Medical Associates

23 N Walnut St, 
Boyertown, PA 
610-367-2259
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English
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Keith Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. Dr. Harrison is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Dr. Nahid Sultana
Family Medicine
Advanced in Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4
Dr. Nahid Sultana
Family Medicine
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Brookside Family Practice & Pediatrics

1555 Medical Dr, 
Pottstown, PA 
610-326-7820
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Nahid Sultana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sultana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Bone Graft. Dr. Sultana is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Sultana is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4 Clinical Trials?
A Multi-center, Open Label, Multi-arm, Dose Ascending Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Safety and Tolerance of Gene Therapy Drug GC304 in the Treatment of Primary Hypertriglyceridemia Patients With History of Acute Pancreatitis
A Multi-center, Open Label, Multi-arm, Dose Ascending Clinical Trial for Evaluation of Safety and Tolerance of Gene Therapy Drug GC304 in the Treatment of Primary Hypertriglyceridemia Patients With History of Acute Pancreatitis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Genetic
Study Phase: Phase 1

Summary: The study will evaluate safety and tolerance of intravenous delivery of GC304 gene therapy drug as a treatment of primary hypertriglyceridemic patients with previous onset of acute pancreatitis.

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