Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which may manifest as pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Treatment and prevention of obstetric-related VTE is complicated by the need to consider fetal, as well as maternal, wellbeing when making management decisions. Although absolute VTE rates in this population are low, obstetric-associated VTE is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. This manuscript, initiated by the Anticoagulation Forum, provides practical clinical guidance on the prevention and treatment of obstetric-associated VTE based on existing guidelines and consensus expert opinion based on available literature where guidelines are lacking.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 92-128 |
Journal | Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Jan 2016 |
Keywords
- Anticoagulants
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Obstetric
- Pregnancy
- Prophylaxis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Venous thromboembolism