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Managing familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) during pregnancy requires careful consideration of maternal atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and fetal safety. Evidence suggests heterozygous FH poses minimal fetal risk, while homozygous FH warrants intensive management.

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  • Obstetrics

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  • Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) presents unique challenges during pregnancy, balancing maternal cardiovascular risk with fetal well-being.
  • Existing lipid-lowering strategies require careful evaluation for safety and efficacy in pregnant FH patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current evidence on managing familial hypercholesterolemia in pregnancy.
  • To identify research gaps and evaluate emerging data on lipid-lowering strategies.
  • To highlight evolving guideline recommendations for FH pregnancy care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence and guideline recommendations.
  • Analysis of data from FH pregnancy registries and observational studies.
  • Evaluation of emerging data on lipid-lowering therapies.

Main Results:

  • Heterozygous FH (HeFH) shows no significant increase in adverse fetal outcomes, but may predispose to early atherogenesis.
  • Maternal risks in FH pregnancy include preeclampsia and endothelial dysfunction.
  • Homozygous FH (HoFH) significantly increases maternal morbidity; management includes diet, selective low-dose statins, and apheresis.
  • Statins are generally contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation despite limited teratogenic risk data.

Conclusions:

  • Pregnancy in FH necessitates a nuanced, individualized, and stage-specific management approach.
  • Expansion of FH pregnancy registries and prospective studies is crucial for evidence-based care.
  • Refining recommendations for future FH pregnancy management is essential.