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[Deep venous thrombosis during pregnancy]

M H Machado1, A V Lourenço, L M Graça

  • 1Serviço de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|May 1, 1994
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is uncommon in pregnancy. This case report details a DVT event in a 27-year-old woman at 36 weeks gestation, reviewing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Thrombotic Disorders

Background:

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious vascular condition characterized by blood clot formation in deep veins.
  • Pregnancy significantly increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including DVT, due to physiological changes.
  • While rare, DVT during pregnancy necessitates careful management to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.

Observation:

  • A case of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is presented in a 27-year-old nulliparous woman.
  • The patient was at 36 weeks of gestation, nearing the end of her third trimester.
  • The clinical presentation and diagnostic workup for DVT in this pregnant patient were detailed.

Findings:

  • The reported case highlights the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in late-stage pregnancy.

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  • Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic considerations specific to pregnant patients with DVT were reviewed.
  • The literature review focused on current best practices for managing DVT during gestation.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition and prompt management of DVT in pregnancy are crucial for preventing complications like pulmonary embolism.
    • Understanding the risk factors and diagnostic modalities for DVT in pregnant individuals is essential for obstetricians and hematologists.
    • This case contributes to the limited body of literature on DVT management in pregnancy, informing clinical decision-making.