What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to clarify the diagnosis and management strategies for venous thromboembolism in pregnant women, addressing associated risks.

January 1, 2009Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Venous thromboembolism in pregnancy: diagnosis, management and prevention

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This research aims to clarify the diagnosis and management strategies for venous thromboembolism in pregnant women, addressing associated risks.
Utilized imaging modalities like ultrasound and computed tomographic pulmonary angiography for VTE diagnosis.
Assessed anticoagulation strategies, particularly low-molecular-weight heparin, for safety and efficacy in pregnancy.
Evaluated antepartum prophylaxis approaches for women with prior VTE or thrombophilia.
Anticoagulation treatment before objective confirmation of VTE is recommended without contraindications.
Antepartum low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis is supported for women with unprovoked prior VTE.
Postpartum prophylaxis is advised for women with histories of VTE or thrombophilia.

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Population

Pregnant women at risk of or with venous thromboembolism (VTE)

Intervention

Diagnosis (ultrasound, ventilation perfusion lung scanning, computed tomographic pulmonary angiography), management (low-molecular-weight heparin [LMWH]), and prevention strategies

This review summarizes the diagnosis, management, and prevention of VTE in pregnancy, highlighting the safety and efficacy of LMWH while noting ongoing controversies in optimal dosing.

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No new trial data to guide practice; leaves open optimal LMWH dosing controversies in pregnancy.

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Bates et al. (2009) studied this question. This text is a journal masthead and does not contain clinical study results.

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Pulmonary embolism

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Venous thromboembolism in pregnancy: diagnosis, management and prevention

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