2.1 Case history and examination
A 41-year-old male patient presented to our outpatient clinic with a history of fatigue and dizziness for over 6 months’ and the recent discovery of abnormal blood lipids within the past week. The patient had previously undergone a health checkup a year ago, which revealed elevated triglyceride levels (specifically, triglycerides: 3.65 mmol/L). The symptoms started over 6 months ago following an infection with the novel coronavirus. The patient reported a history of alcohol consumption for more than 10 years, with a daily intake of one or two drinks. Additionally, he had a smoking history of more than 10 years, smoking 4-5 cigarettes per day. There was no family history of genetic disorders.