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To analyze the characteristics and management practices associated with moderate-to-severe thrombocytopenia in pregnancy.

Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy: A 5‐Year Analysis of Characteristics and Practices From a Tertiary Academic Center

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Retrospective analysis finds high guideline adherence in neuraxial anesthesia for thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, implying safety benefits.

To analyze the characteristics and management practices associated with moderate-to-severe thrombocytopenia in pregnancy.
Retrospective study of 306 pregnancy encounters from January 2018 to December 2022
Assessment of platelet counts, etiology, nadir levels, and neuraxial anesthesia use
Evaluation of hematology consultation rates and treatment patterns
Gestational thrombocytopenia was the most common cause, affecting 29% of cases (n=92)
Higher platelet nadirs were observed in gestational thrombocytopenia (mean 84, median 88.5) compared to ITP (mean 62, median 66)
78% of pregnancies underwent neuraxial anesthesia, with 71% of ITP cases receiving it

Lemieux et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective analysis finds high guideline adherence in neuraxial anesthesia for thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, implying safety benefits.