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Groenendijk W, Bogdanet D, Dervan L, Finn O, Islam MN, Doheny H, Griffin TP, Blake L, Lyons M, Kilcooley M, Krawczyk J, Gilmore R, Griffin DG, Gaffney G, Dunne FP, O'Shea PM. Reference intervals for clinical biochemistry and haematology tests during normal pregnancy. Ann Clin Biochem 2022; 59:433-446. [PMID: 36085563 DOI: 10.1177/00045632221128686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy induces physiological changes which affect biochemical and haematological parameters. As the significance of laboratory test results change throughout pregnancy, the reference interval (RI) or key result interpretive guide should be specific to pregnancy. This study sought to establish trimester-specific-RIs for routine biochemical and haematological tests in healthy white European women with singleton pregnancies with comparison to RIs for non-pregnant European adults. METHODS A retrospective analysis of a prospective longitudinal single-centre study of healthy pregnant women conducted between November 2018 and December 2020 in a tertiary academic hospital with approximately 3000 births annually. Inclusion criteria: signed informed consent, age ≥18 years, white European, body mass index (BMI) <25 kg/m2, blood pressure <140/90mmHg, non-smoker, no previous pathology or gestational diabetes. Trimester defined as T1: up to 13 weeks + 6 days, T2: 14-27 weeks + 6 days and T3: ≥28-41 weeks + 6 days. Baseline demographics, anthropometric and laboratory measurements were recorded. In total, 31 biochemical and 10 haematological ISO15189:2012 accredited tests were measured using Roche Cobas® and Sysmex XN-9100™ analysers, respectively. RIs were established according to the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) recommended method. RESULTS Apparently healthy pregnant women (n = 124) with bio-banked serum samples in each trimester were recruited. At the booking visit, 49.2% (n = 61) of participants were nulliparous, with median age of 34.4 (IQR: 31.3-37.3) years, gestational age of 89 (IQR: 84-93) days, BMI of 22.5 (IQR: 21.0-23.7) kg/m2 and systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 116 (110-125) mmHg and 67 (61-75) mmHg, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Normative trimester-specific biological intervals for routinely requested biochemical and haematological medical laboratory tests were established. These RIs will be invaluable to result interpretation and the management of pregnant women.
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- Wendy Groenendijk
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.,Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.,Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.,Department of Haematology, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.,Department of Haematology, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland.,Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Saolta University Health Care Group (SUHCG), 58040Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland.,School of Medicine, 8799National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Galway, Ireland
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Dash S, Tiwari M, Dash P, Kar K, Mohakud NK. Complications of Hypertriglyceridemia in Pregnancy and Its Impact on Neonates: a Hospital-Based Study From Odisha. Cureus 2022; 14:e28399. [PMID: 36171850 PMCID: PMC9508935 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.28399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) in pregnancy causes an increased risk for maternal and fetal complications. But, reports on the impact of HTG in pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcomes are scarce in developing countries. We aim to determine the maternal and neonatal complications of HTG in pregnancy. Materials and methods This prospective observational study was conducted on 150 pregnant women with HTG in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, KIMS, Bhubaneswar, from December 2019 to November 2020. Measurement of triglycerides during the first trimester, second trimester, and delivery was done. Maternal complications and neonatal outcomes in HTG mothers and mothers with normal triglyceride levels were compared. Results Out of 150 HTG cases, hypothyroidism, preeclampsia, acute pancreatitis, and sickle cell crisis occurred in 41 (27.3%), 22 (14.7%), six (4%), and three (2%) cases, respectively. The triglyceridemia (TG) levels raised from 133.7±48.2 mg/dl in the first trimester to 232.8±151.0 mg/dl in the third trimester. There is a significant increase in TG levels at the time of delivery compared to the first and second trimesters (p< .001). Out of 140 neonates, 30 (21.4%) were preterm, eight (5.7%) had intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and four (6.06%) were macrosomic. Intrauterine death, preterm, and macrosomia are significantly associated with maternal HTG compared to normal mothers (p < .032). All mortalities were due to acute pancreatitis (6; 4%) among mothers and four intrauterine fetal death. Conclusion There is a steady increase in TG levels in the successive trimesters of pregnancy. Gestational severe hypertriglyceridemia causes life-threatening complications. HTG-induced acute pancreatitis needs to be managed aggressively to prevent maternal death. Neonates of HTG mothers suffer from complications like prematurity, IUGR, and macrosomia.
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Zhang T, Wang G, Cao Z, Huang W, Xiao H, Wei H, Lu J, Liu R, Yin C. Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy: a 10-year, multi-center, retrospective study in Beijing. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:414. [PMID: 35581621 PMCID: PMC9115992 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04742-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy (APIP) is a rare and serious complication during pregnancy. It has acute onset and is difficult to diagnose and treat. The aim of the present study was to describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, and maternofetal outcomes of APIP. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 32 pregnant women who were treated at three tertiary care hospitals in Beijing, China. The correlation between the causes of APIP, severity, laboratory indices, and outcomes was analyzed. RESULTS The most common causes of APIP were hypertriglyceridemia (56.2%,18/32) and gallstones (28.1%, 9/32). Hypertriglyceridemia-induced APIP was associated with a higher rate of severe acute pancreatitis (P = 0.025). Serum level of triglycerides showed a positive correlation with the severity of APIP (P = 0.039). The most frequent presentation of APIP was abdominal pain (93.7%, 30/32). There were no maternal or fetal deaths in our study. Apgar scores at 1 min, 5 min, and 10 min of the premature neonates was correlated with the severity of APIP of the mother (P = 0.022; 0.002; 0.002). CONCLUSION High level of triglycerides may serve as a useful marker of the severity of APIP. The severity of APIP was associated with higher risk of neonate asphyxia. Appropriate timing of termination of pregnancy is a key imperative for APIP patients.
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- Tingting Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Nanlu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, 251 Yaojiayuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100026, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, 251 Yaojiayuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100026, People's Republic of China.
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DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT APPROACHES TO ACUTE PANCREATITIS IN PREGNANT WOMEN. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2022-4-82-123-128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Sheng C, Wang Y, Xu Z, Wang J. The Effect of Admission Serum Triglyceride Level on the Prediction of Severity of Acute Pancreatitis in Pregnancy. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:3209-3222. [PMID: 34385846 PMCID: PMC8352647 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s318879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose Previous studies indicated that the serum triglyceride level in patients with acute pancreatitis positively correlated with the severity of the disease among the general population. Despite the physiological hypertriglyceridemia in pregnant women, there are no reports on the relationship between serum triglyceride level and the severity of acute pancreatitis in pregnant (APIP) women. This study explores the relationship between serum triglyceride levels and the severity of APIP. Patients and Methods Clinical information of APIP patients admitted to the Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University was gathered from January 2012 to December 2020 to conduct retrospective research. The participating patients were divided into mild, moderately severe, and severe acute pancreatitis. The clinical outcomes of patients with different serum triglyceride levels (0–2.3 mmol/L, 2.23–5.65 mmol/L, 5.65–11.2 mmol/l, ≥11.2 mmol/L) were analyzed by performing ordinal logistic regression analysis. Receiver operating curve analysis was used to calculate the threshold value of serum triglyceride concentration that can effectively predict the occurrence of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Results Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) occurred in 47% of APIP patients within the group, with a high prevalence among the Han population. In the present study, the serum triglyceride concentration correlated positively with the severity of APIP (r=0.403, P < 0.05). The adjusted logistic model demonstrated that relative to nominal triglyceride levels, the OR value of SAP were 1.036 (95% CI: 0.401–2.677), 3.429 (95% CI: 1.269–9265), 8.329 (95% CI: 3.713–18.682) with triglyceride at the level of 2.23–5.65 mmol/L, 5.65–11.2 mmol/l and ≥11.2 mmol/L. In APIP patients, a triglyceride concentration of 10.7mmol/L or more upon admission was a predictive value for the occurrence of SAP, with a sensitivity of 0.72 and a specificity of 0.65, AUC: 0.708 (95% CI: 0.620–0.796). Conclusion As the serum triglyceride level upon admission increased, the frequency of local and systemic complications increased significantly.
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- Chengcheng Sheng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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Managing dyslipidemia over a women's life, including a focus on pregnancy, contraception, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk prevention can decrease the burden of cardiovascular disease.
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Choi J, Kim H, Jun J, Ryu J, Lee HY. Recurrent Pancreatitis in a Pregnant Woman with Severe Hypertriglyceridemia Successfully Managed by Multiple Plasmapheresis. J Atheroscler Thromb 2021; 29:1108-1116. [PMID: 34219115 PMCID: PMC9252624 DOI: 10.5551/jat.62734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a state of increased serum triglyceride (TG) affected by multigenetic and multifactorial causes. Serum TG concentration can be markedly elevated if exposed to precipitating factors, such as estrogen hormone and pregnancy. We report the case of a patient with severe HTG who suffered from recurrent pancreatitis during the second trimester of pregnancy conceived within vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and was successfully controlled by multiple sessions of plasmapheresis.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman was admitted because of a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain at 26 weeks of gestation conceived by IVF-ET. She has experienced recurrent pancreatitis despite low-fat diet and dyslipidemia medications allowed in pregnancy. At admission, serum amylase and lipase were elevated to 347 and 627 U/L, respectively, along with fasting TG to 4809 mg/dL. A clinical diagnosis of HTG-induced acute pancreatitis was made, and plasmapheresis was performed. After plasmapheresis, serum TG, amylase, and lipase levels decreased to 556 mg/dL, 60 U/L, and 69 U/L, respectively, along with subsequent pain relief. The patient underwent a total of nine sessions of plasmapheresis to retain serum TG lower than 1,000 mg/dL during pregnancy, with no further recurrence of acute pancreatitis. After delivery, the serum TG level was maintained below 500 mg/dL with a combination treatment of fenofibrate, statin, and ezetimibe. Although severe HTG is usually asymptomatic, if exposed to precipitating factors, it can cause acute pancreatitis, a fatal complication. Early application of plasmapheresis may be a useful option in HTG-induced acute pancreatitis intractable to medical treatment; however, its indications, risks, and benefits should be carefully evaluated.
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- JungMin Choi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine
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Guo L, Rong L, Xu X. The changes of triacylglycerol and inflammatory factors during dialysis treatment of hypertriglyceridemia during pregnancy and analysis of nursing countermeasure. Am J Transl Res 2021; 13:6745-6751. [PMID: 34306421 PMCID: PMC8290644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes of triacylglycerol and inflammatory factors after hypertriglyceridemia acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) dialysis during pregnancy and to analyze the nursing strategies. METHODS 50 patients treated with HTG-AP dialysis in our hospital from February 2017 to June 2019 were selected. The patient's vital signs, triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), TG and TC decline rates before treatment, 1, 3, and 5 days after treatment and inflammatory factors [tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-10 (IL-10) level changes] were measured, as well as the acute physiological and chronic health evaluation II (APACHEII), multiple organ dysfunction syndromes (MODS), systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and maternal treatment outcomes. RESULTS There was no significant change in body temperature before and after treatment (P>0.05); The heart rate, WBC, CRP before and after treatment were statistically different (P<0.05); Compared with before treatment, serum levels of TG and TC significantly decreased after treatment, and the rate of decrease was significantly increased (P<0.05); Compared with before treatment, the levels of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10) gradually decreased after treatment, and the serum levels of patient's TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 after 5 days of treatment were more significant (P<0.05); Compared with before treatment, APACHEll, MODS and SIRS scores significantly decreased after treatment, and APACHEll, MODS and SIRS scores were better after 5 days of treatment (P<0.05); The mortality rate during treatment was 2.00%; the complication rate was 32.00%, including 5 cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, 4 cases of pleural effusion, 4 cases of lung infection, 2 cases of acute renal insufficiency and 1 case of shock. CONCLUSION Dialysis treatment can promote the recovery of HTG-AP patients promptly, improve triglycerides, and reduce inflammation. After the targeted nursing intervention, the treatment efficacy significantly improved.
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- Lin Guo
- Physical Examination Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Penglai Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicinePenglai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Dongying Second People’s HospitalDongying, Shandong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Third Hospital of Shandong ProvinceJinan, Shandong, China
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Coronado Arroyo JC, Concepción Zavaleta MJ, García Villasante EJ, Kcomt Lam M, Concepción Urteaga LA, Zavaleta Gutiérrez FE. Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome-Induced Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis during Pregnancy. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2021; 43:220-224. [PMID: 33601464 PMCID: PMC10183904 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis is a rare condition in pregnancy, associated with a high mortality rate. Hypertriglyceridemia represents its second most common cause. We present the case of a 38-year-old woman in the 24th week of gestation with a history of hypertriglyceridemia and recurrent episodes of pancreatitis. She was admitted to our hospital with acute pancreatitis due to severe hypertriglyceridemia. She was stabilized and treated with fibrates. Despite her favorable clinical course, she developed a second episode of acute pancreatitis complicated by multi-organ dysfunction and pancreatic necrosis, requiring a necrosectomy. The pregnancy was ended by cesarean section, after which three plasmapheresis sessions were performed. She is currently asymptomatic with stable triglyceride levels. Acute pancreatitis due to hypertriglyceridemia represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in pregnant women, associated with serious maternal and fetal complications. When primary hypertriglyceridemia is suspected, such as familial chylomicronemia syndrome, the most important objective is preventing the onset of pancreatitis.
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- Department of Medicine, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Trujillo, Peru
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Acar YA, Gunay G, Bilge S, Tezel O. Concomitant hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis in pregnant monozygotic twin siblings. Gynecol Endocrinol 2020; 36:654-656. [PMID: 32157928 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1737669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis (HTIP) is the third most common cause of pancreatitis. Hypertriglyceridemia shows familial transition and pregnancy increases the risk of HTIP. The treatment of HTIP is initiated with supportive treatment and continues with specific treatments including plasmapheresis, insulin, heparin infusion, and hemofiltration. The current study reports monozygotic twins who are pregnant at the same time having concurrent HTIP attack.
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- Yahya Ayhan Acar
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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Yang Z, Guo G, Li H. Predicting fetal loss in severe acute pancreatitis during pregnancy: a 5-year single-tertiary-center retrospective analysis. Postgrad Med 2020; 132:473-478. [PMID: 32249649 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2020.1752010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the factors that predict fetal loss in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. METHODS A total of 96,132 cases including 215 patients with acute pancreatitis were evaluated, and 83 cases with severe acute pancreatitis were included in the study. Clinical data and maternal complications were analyzed. RESULTS The incidence of acute pancreatitis during pregnancy was 2.24%, of which 38.6%had severe acute pancreatitis. The maternal mortality and fetal mortality were 3.6% and 32.5%, respectively. Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) was the most common cause of severe acute pancreatitis during pregnancy and, along with delayed diagnosis, was related to fetal loss. The incidence of maternal complications including multiple organ failure (MOF), gestation diabetes mellitus, and preeclampsia was higher in pregnancies with fetal loss compared with those without fetal loss. In multivariable analysis, the independent predictors associated with fetal loss were gestational age (odds ratio [OR],0.183; 95% confidence interval [CI],0.049-0.677; P = 0.0112), HTG (OR,3.477; 95% CI, 2.152-6.674; P = 0.028), time from onset to diagnosis (OR,2.311; 95% CI,1.958-2.967;P = 0.032), MOF (OR,6.579; 95% CI,2.225-9.873; P = 0.039), gestational diabetes mellitus (OR,5.854; 95% CI,3.043-8.661; P = 0.024), and preeclampsia (OR,6.351; 95% CI,3.667-8.965; P = 0.013). A prediction model incorporating these factors demonstrated an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.909. CONCLUSION Severe acute pancreatitis during pregnancy leads to a high rate of fetal mortality. Gestational trimester, delayed diagnosis, HTG, MOF, gestational diabetes mellitus, and preeclampsia are predictors of fetal loss. Therefore, close monitoring is essential for pregnancies complicated with HTG, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.
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- Zhenyu Yang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University , Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Benxi , Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University , Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Perrone S, Brunelli R, Perrone G, Zannini I, Galoppi P, Di Giacomo S, Morozzi C, Pisciotta L, Stefanutti C. A successful term pregnancy with severe hypertriglyceridaemia and acute pancreatitis. Clinical management and review of the literature. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2019; 40:117-121. [PMID: 31818441 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosissup.2019.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Acute hyperlipidaemic pancreatitis (HP) may develop in pregnancy in patients with genetic predisposition. There are no accepted guidelines for the management of this rare but life-threatening condition in pregnancy. Plasma exchange (PEX) was suggested as a suitable option to treat HP in pregnancy; however, further evidence from case reports/case series are needed. METHODS Three PEX procedures (2000 ml of plasma replaced with 5% albumin) were performed in one week in a pregnant patient at 25 weeks of gestational age with severe HP. Triglyceride related genes (LPL, APOA5, APOE, GPIHBP1, GPD1, LMF1, CREB3L3) were screened by DNA sequencing. Medline and Embase databases were searched electronically in January 2018 using different combinations of the relevant medical subject headings for "pancreatitis in pregnancy" and "therapeutic apheresis". RESULTS Gene profiling assessed a combined heterozygous state for the variants pSer19Trp of the APOA5 gene and pCys130Arg of the APOE (allele E4) gene. PEX led to significant and progressive reduction of triglyceride plasma levels along with cholesterol and C-reactive protein. Meanwhile a fast improvement of pregnant clinical condition was observed. This allowed the delivery at term of a healthy newborn without gestational complications. An outcome hardly achievable in patients managed exclusively by a pharmacological approach. CONCLUSIONS PEX led to a positive maternal outcome in absence of foetal and gestational complications in a case of severe HP in pregnancy. As clinical trials are lacking, case reports still represent the best way to reasonably implement clinical management of this rare but life-threatening disease.
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- Seila Perrone
- Department of Gynaecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Gynaecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecological, Obstetrical and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Extracorporeal Therapeutic Techniques Unit, Lipid Clinic and Atherosclerosis Prevention Centre, Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, Department of Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Extracorporeal Therapeutic Techniques Unit, Lipid Clinic and Atherosclerosis Prevention Centre, Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, Department of Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Institute Giannina Gaslini, Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal and Children's Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Extracorporeal Therapeutic Techniques Unit, Lipid Clinic and Atherosclerosis Prevention Centre, Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, Department of Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, "Umberto I" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Teasdale S, Morton A. Changes in biochemical tests in pregnancy and their clinical significance. Obstet Med 2018; 11:160-170. [PMID: 30574177 PMCID: PMC6295771 DOI: 10.1177/1753495x18766170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Interpretation of laboratory investigations relies on reference intervals. Physiological changes in pregnancy may result in significant changes in normal values for many biochemical assays, and as such results may be misinterpreted as abnormal or mask a pathological state. The aims of this review are as follows: 1. To review the major physiological changes in biochemical tests in normal pregnancy. 2. To outline where these physiological changes are important in interpreting laboratory investigations in pregnancy. 3. To document the most common causes of abnormalities in biochemical tests in pregnancy, as well as important pregnancy-specific causes.
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- Stephanie Teasdale
- Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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Inayat F, Zafar F, Baig AS, Chaudhry NA, Aslam A, Khan ZH, Iqbal MJ. Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis Treated with Insulin Therapy: A Comparative Review of 34 Cases. Cureus 2018; 10:e3501. [PMID: 30648042 PMCID: PMC6318129 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.3501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Although the clinical presentation of hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis is usually similar to other forms of acute pancreatitis, it is frequently associated with increased clinical severity and rate of complications. Therefore, appropriate and timely management is of paramount importance in these patients. We performed a structured literature search of the medical databases PubMed and Google Scholar, using the terms “hypertriglyceridemia,” “acute pancreatitis,” “insulin,” and “treatment.” In this search, we identified 34 cases of hypertriglyceridemia-related pancreatitis available in the full-text form in English. The data on patients’ characteristics, epidemiology, clinical features, comorbid conditions, and diagnostic modalities were collected and summarized. This review illustrates that the use of insulin therapy with close monitoring of blood glucose levels is safe. It can be considered as an important component of management in patients with hypertriglyceridemia-related pancreatitis, especially in a clinical setting without the availability of plasmapheresis. Randomized clinical trials are warranted to outline a generalized and efficient treatment regimen for hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis.
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- Faisal Inayat
- Internal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Gujrat, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA
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- Internal Medicine, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, USA
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Yalcin Bahat P, Turan G, Aslan Cetin B. Abruptio Placentae Caused by Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis during Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol 2018; 2018:3869695. [PMID: 30254776 PMCID: PMC6145316 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3869695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hormonal effects during pregnancy can compromise otherwise controlled lipid levels in women with hypertriglyceridemia and predispose to pancreatitis leading to increased morbidity for mother and fetus. Elevation of triglyceride levels is a risk factor for development of pancreatitis if it exceeds 1000 mg/dL. Pancreatitis should be considered in emergency cases of abdominal pain and uterine contractions in Emergency Department at any stage of pregnancy. We report a case of abruptio placentae caused by hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis. Also, literature review of cases of acute pancreatitis induced by hypertriglycaemia in pregnancy has been made. CASE A 22-year-old woman presented to our Emergency Department, at 35 weeks of gestation, for acute onset of abdominal pain and uterine contractions. Blood tests showed a high rate of triglyceride. The patient was diagnosed with abruptio placentae caused by hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis. Immediate cesarean section was performed and it was observed that blood sample revealed a milky turbid serum. Insulin, heparin, and supportive treatment were started. She was discharged on the 10th day. CONCLUSION Consequently, patients with known hypertriglyceridemia or family history should be followed up more closely because any delay can cause disastrous conclusions for mother and fetus. Acute pancreatitis should be considered in pregnant women who have sudden onset, severe, persistent epigastric pain and who have a risk factor for acute pancreatitis.
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- Pınar Yalcin Bahat
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Tang M, Xu JM, Song SS, Mei Q, Zhang LJ. What may cause fetus loss from acute pancreatitis in pregnancy: Analysis of 54 cases. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e9755. [PMID: 29443736 PMCID: PMC5839860 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis in pregnancy (APIP) poses a serious threat to the mother and her fetus, and might lead to fetal loss including miscarriage and stillbirth in certain patients. We sought to identify possible factors that affect fetal distress and evaluated outcomes of patients with APIP.We retrospectively reviewed clinical records of 54 pregnant women with APIP, who were treated at 2 tertiary clinical centers over a 6-year period. Clinical characteristics including etiology and severity of APIP, fetal monitoring data, and maternofetal outcomes were analyzed.Etiology of APIP included acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP, n = 14), hyperlipidemic pancreatitis (HLP, n = 22), and other etiologies (n = 18). Severity was classified as mild acute pancreatitis (MAP, n = 23), moderately severe acute pancreatitis (MSAP, n = 24), and severe acute pancreatitis (SAP, n = 7). The incidence of preterm delivery, fetal distress, and fetal loss increased with the progression of severity of APIP (P < .05). The severity of HLP was significantly higher than that of ABP and APIP of other etiology (P < .01). HLP was more likely to lead to fetal distress than other APs (P < .01). Only 12 (22.2%) patients had fetal monitoring including non-stress test (NST); 1 case of SAP (14.3%) and 15 cases of MSAP (62.5%) were not transferred to intensive care unit for intensive monitoring.The incidence of fetal distress and fetal loss increased with worsening of APIP severity. HLP tends to result in worse fetal outcomes. The deficiencies of fetal state monitoring, lack of assessment, and management of pregnant women might increase the fetal loss in APIP.
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- Min Tang
- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Hospital of Anhui Medical University
- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Hospital of Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Hospital of Anhui Medical University
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Son KH, Lee SI, Choi CH, Park CH. Mechanical Failure of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Induced by Hypertriglyceridemia. Ann Thorac Surg 2017. [PMID: 28633272 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.01.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Kuk Hui Son
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea.
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Effect of Two Supplements on Gestational Hypertriglyceridemia: Report of Two Cases. WOMEN’S HEALTH BULLETIN 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/whb.13084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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