This review outlines the diagnostic algorithm for venous thromboembolism in pregnancy to facilitate accurate diagnosis while minimizing fetal radiation exposure.
Offers a radiation-minimizing VTE diagnostic framework in pregnancy; leaves open prospective validation before routine adoption.
Pregnancy and postpartum period are well-established risk factors for venous thromboembolism VTE . Currently pulmonary embolism PE is a leading cause of pregnancy related mortality and responsible for 20 percent of maternal deaths. PE is known to occur in one of every 10 deep vein thrombosis DVT . The clinical diagnosis of VTE is challenging because of the overlap of signs and symptoms between physiologic changes and development of PE or DVT. Accurate and early diagnosis is important in pregnancy to prevent fetus and pregnant from complications. And also accurate imaging is essential because of the anxieties relating to fetal radiation exposure during diagnostic procedures. In this review diagnostic algorithm of VTE discussed for accurate and reliable management in pregnancy.
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