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A Multicenter MRI Protocol for the Evaluation and Quantification of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Published on: June 2, 2015
The acute management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow, 10 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK. i.a.greer@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Abstract:
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.
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