Decreasing the plasma triglyceride level in hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis in pregnancy: a case report.

Abstract We report a case of hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis in pregnancy in which continuous intravenous heparin was used effectively and safely to lower the plasma triglyceride level within 24 hours. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002;187:241-2.)