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Pregnancy-associated venous thromboembolism: prevention and treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22000093     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and this condition remains an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The use of anticoagulant therapy for treatment and prophylaxis of VTE during pregnancy is challenging because of the potential for fetal, as well as maternal, complications. Although evidence-based recommendations for the use of anticoagulants have been published, given the paucity of available data, guidelines are based largely upon observational studies and from data in nonpregnant patients. This article reviews the available literature and provides guidance for the management and prevention of VTE during pregnancy.
Authors:
Shannon M Bates
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in hematology     Volume:  48     ISSN:  1532-8686     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Hematol.     Publication Date:  2011 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404514     Medline TA:  Semin Hematol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  271-84     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, McMaster University & Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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