Aneesha Thobani1, Lauren Hassen2, Laxmi S Mehta2, Anandita Agarwala3. 1. Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. 2. Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. 3. Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Baylor Scott and White, The Health Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, 1100 Allied Dr., Plano, TX, 75093, USA. Anandita.kulkarni@bswhealth.org.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review, we discuss strategies for managing dyslipidemia in pregnant women with ASCVD. RECENT FINDINGS: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women as well as the leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality in the USA. It is paramount to screen, identify, counsel, and treat women of childbearing age who have existing atherosclerotic disease to mitigate the risks of complications and mortality. Dyslipidemias, including hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, can further enhance the risk for future CVD events. Treating hypercholesterolemia during pregnancy is crucial, and this is an opportune time for cross-collaboration of subspecialties in cardiology, obstetrics, and gynecology.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review, we discuss strategies for managing dyslipidemia in pregnant women with ASCVD. RECENT FINDINGS:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women as well as the leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality in the USA. It is paramount to screen, identify, counsel, and treat women of childbearing age who have existing atherosclerotic disease to mitigate the risks of complications and mortality. Dyslipidemias, including hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, can further enhance the risk for future CVD events. Treating hypercholesterolemia during pregnancy is crucial, and this is an opportune time for cross-collaboration of subspecialties in cardiology, obstetrics, and gynecology.
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