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This guideline provides advice on the immediate investigation and management of women in whom venous thromboembolism (VTE) is suspected during pregnancy and the puerperium.
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- Green-top Guideline No. 37A
The purpose of this document is to provide information regarding the risk factors, diagnosis, management, and prevention of thromboembolism, particularly VTE in pregnancy. This Practice Bulletin has been revised to reflect updated guidance regarding screening for thromboembolism risk and management of anticoagulation around the time of delivery.
6 lis 2008 · The incidence of venous thromboembolic disease increases by a factor of four with pregnancy, and in developed countries pulmonary embolus is the leading cause of maternal death.
25 paź 2021 · Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pregnancy, consisting of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a major factor of maternal mortality. Several patient-specific risk factors along with the physiologic changes of pregnancy promote a state of hypercoagulability in pregnant women.
10 gru 2021 · Learning Objectives. Describe the practice variation and limited data in the area of postpartum VTE prevention. Describe management of VTE in pregnancy and an approach to anticoagulation management around labor and delivery. CLINICAL CASE 1.
2 gru 2022 · Pregnancy increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) 4- to 5-fold over that in the nonpregnant state. The 2 manifestations of VTE are deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary...
1 mar 2009 · Women are at an increased risk of both venous and arterial thromboembolism during pregnancy. Compared to women who are not pregnant, the risk of arterial thromboembolism (strokes and heart attacks) is increased 3- to 4-fold 1,2 and the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is increased 4- to 5-fold. 3 Postpartum, the risk is even higher (20-fold 3).