Using maternal triglyceride levels as a marker for pregnancy risk

For now, we should advise our patients who have higher TG levels in pregnancy to improve their diets and levels of physical activity. We also should monitor these patients for the increased likelihood of developing GDM and preeclampsia because higher lipid profiles appear to equate to a higher risk of adverse outcomes.

Finally, our attention to lipid profiles should extend beyond birth, since the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease may be influenced by preeclampsia and potentially by the lipid changes that escalate with the condition.

Dr. Wiznitzer reported having no financial disclosures related to this Master Class.