Which triglyceride level category indicates high risk for CHD?

• A. Low risk (<150 mg/dL)
• B. Borderline High (150-199 mg/dL)
• C. High (>=200 mg/dL)
• D. Very high (500 mg/dL or higher)

Answer: (C)

Elevated triglycerides reflect more triglyceride-rich lipoproteins circulating in the blood, which are associated with increased atherogenic potential. When triglyceride levels are in the range labeled high, the risk for coronary heart disease becomes clearly elevated compared with normal levels. This category marks a level where the lipid profile indicates a meaningful rise in CHD risk, often seen together with other risk factors like low HDL, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome. Extremely high triglycerides, while also raising concerns for pancreatitis, still fit within a context of heightened cardiovascular risk because of the accompanying metabolic disturbances. So the high category best signals a notable increase in CHD risk relative to normal or borderline ranges, making it the correct choice.