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This review outlines recommended strategies, appropriate investigations, and treatments for managing venous thromboembolism in pregnant women.
Provides recommendations for the investigation and management of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy, noting the risks of coumarins and certain radiological procedures.
May guide VTE management in pregnancy with caution; leaves open need for randomized trials to validate recommendations.
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.
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Nelson et al. (2008) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism in pregnancy. Management strategies for venous thromboembolism was evaluated. This review outlines recommended strategies, appropriate investigations, and treatments for managing venous thromboembolism in pregnant women.
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