Open AccessManagement of venous thrombosis in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Nelson Scott M.,
Greer Ian A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
trends in urology, gynaecology & sexual health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1931-2288
pISSN - 1362-5306
DOI - 10.1002/tre.70
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , venous thromboembolism , venous thrombosis , thrombosis , anticoagulant therapy , radiological weapon , intensive care medicine , anticoagulant , fetus , pulmonary embolism , obstetrics , surgery , genetics , biology
Abstract The management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy is challenging, as many diagnostic tests are less accurate in pregnant than in non‐pregnant patients, and some of the radiological procedures are potentially hazardous to the fetus. In addition, anticoagulant treatment with coumarins can cause embryopathy. The authors recommend strategies for women at risk of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary thromboembolism during pregnancy and outline appropriate investigations and treatment. Copyright © 2008 Wiley Interface Ltd