Subcutaneous NPH Insulin for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in a Pregnant Patient with Type V Hyperlipoproteinemia: a Case Report

An increase in triglyceride levels in familial hyperlipidemia during pregnancy has been reported. Severe hypertriglyceridemia can lead to complications such as acute pancreatitis, preeclampsia, maternal and fetal complications. Because of the teratogenic effects associated with fibrate therapy in pr...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Kemal Balcı, Hasan Altunbaş, Nusret Yılmaz, Güven Barış Cansu, Ramazan Sarı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2012-06-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php3?id=869