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The acute management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy

2001; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 13; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00001703-200112000-00004

1473-656X

Ian A. Greer,

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

Pulmonary thromboembolism is the leading cause of maternal death in the UK. Optimal management of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism requires an appreciation of risk factors, particularly thrombophilia, and signs or symptoms suggestive of venous thromboembolism, along with objective diagnosis and treatment with anticoagulants. Low molecular weight heparins are now replacing unfractionated heparin for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism in pregnancy because of the lower risk of side effects, ease of administration and reduced need for monitoring.