Metabolic Syndrome in Women of Childbearing Age and Pregnancy: Recognition and Management of Dyslipidemia
- 1 September 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
- Vol. 3 (3), 250-258
- https://doi.org/10.1089/met.2005.3.250
Abstract
The obesity pandemic engenders the global threat of metabolic syndrome and its related disorders, including diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of this review is to discuss the deleterious effects of metabolic syndrome on women of childbearing age, including pregnancy, with a discussion of lipid management. Treatment options will also be presented.Keywords
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