Loss of statin treatment years during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods in women with familial hypercholesterolemia

Women with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) are recommended to initiate statin treatment at the same age as men (from 8 to 10 years of age). However, statins are contraindicated when pregnancy is planned, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The aim of the study was to determine the duration of pregnancy-related off-statin periods and breastfeeding in FH women.

Source: Atherosclerosis - September 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marianne Klevmoen, Martin P. Bogsrud, Kjetil Retterst øl, Tone Svilaas, Elisabeth K. Vesterbekkmo, Anders Hovland, Christ Berge, Jeanine Roeters van Lennep, Kirsten B. Holven Source Type: research