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[Severe hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy. A clinical case report]
1I Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Policlinico Umberto I, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
Minerva Ginecologica
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Pregnant women with high cholesterol and triglycerides require careful monitoring to prevent acute pancreatitis. This case highlights successful management with diet, medication, and timely delivery, leading to improved maternal lipid levels.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Plasma cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) levels physiologically increase during pregnancy.
- Elevated TC and TG levels in pregnancy necessitate close patient monitoring due to risks.
- Hyperlipidemia during pregnancy can lead to acute pancreatitis, with high maternal and fetal mortality rates.