Dyslipidemia and pregnancy

Question 1

If a women has hypertensive disorders of pregnancy what screening is needed postpartum and why

Answer 1

lipid panel - increased risk of premature CVD and stroke in these patients

onset of these conditions typically 10-15 years after delivery

Question 3

If a women has hypertensive disorders of pregnancy what is favoured over 10 year risk calculators to guide decisions about lipid lowering therapy postpartum

Answer 3

CV age > 10 year risk calculators

Question 4

What should happen to statin treatment if a women gets pregnant?

Answer 4

stop treatment until postpartum and done breastfeeding