Pregnancy outcome following maternal exposure to statins: a multicentre prospective study

2012115 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ursula Winterfeld

Arthur Allignol · University of Freiburg

Alice Panchaud

LE Rothuizen

Paul Merlob · Tel Aviv University

Benedikte Cuppers‐Maarschalkerweerd · Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb

Thierry Vial · Hospices Civils de Lyon

Sally Stephens

Massimo Clementi

Abstract

This study did not detect a teratogenic effect of statins. Its statistical power remains insufficient to challenge current recommendations of treatment discontinuation during pregnancy.

Topics & Keywords

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Birth, Development, and Health Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 120, Issue 4, pp. 463-471

DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.12066

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