Why the study?
Venous thromboembolism is a potentially preventable cause of significant maternal morbidity and mortality, with diagnostic, management, and anticoagulation considerations that differ from the nonpregnant population.
This review highlights the unique diagnostic and management considerations for venous thromboembolism in pregnant and postpartum patients, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care and timely thromboprophylaxis.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially preventable condition affecting 1.2 per 1,000 births, with the potential for significant maternal morbidity and mortality. Diagnostic and management considerations for VTE in pregnant patients differ in several ways compared to the nonpregnant population. Furthermore, peripartum management of anticoagulation requires multidisciplinary input from various care providers. Timely assessments of thrombotic risk and initiation of thromboprophylaxis can further reduce the incidence of VTE.
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