Prevention and Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

Severe gestational hypertriglyceridemia can lead to acute pancreatitis, with maternal mortality rate ∼ 20%. The recent National Lipid Association part 2 expert panel recommendations provide guidance on monitoring pregnant women at high risk for hyperlipidemia. We suggest that high risk women have triglyceride levels checked once every trimester. Fasting triglycerides> 250 mg/dL should prompt monthly triglyceride levels, screening for gestational diabetes and implementing a strict low carbohydrate, low fat diet, exercise.

Source: The American Journal of Medicine - January 23, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Manasvi Gupta, Besiana Liti, Christopher Barrett, Paul D. Thompson, Antonio B. Fernandez Source Type: research