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Venous conditions associated with pregnancy

P A Skudder1, D T Farrington

  • 1Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Schenectady, NY.

Seminars in Dermatology
|June 1, 1993
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Summary

Pregnancy causes venous changes, leading to varicose veins and increased deep vein thrombosis risk. Management is conservative during pregnancy, with potential for postpartum regression or later treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Pregnancy induces significant physiological alterations in the venous system.
  • These include decreased venous tone and elevated venous pressure, predisposing to superficial venous issues.
  • Pregnancy also induces a hypercoagulable state, increasing thrombosis risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physiological changes in venous hemodynamics during pregnancy.
  • To discuss the implications for superficial venous disorders and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
  • To outline current management strategies for venous complications in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physiological changes in venous hemodynamics during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of risk factors for superficial venous abnormalities and DVT.

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  • Discussion of conservative and definitive treatment options.

    • Main Results:

    • Pregnancy-related venous changes can lead to varicose veins and telangiectasias.
    • Increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in late pregnancy and peripartum due to stasis and hypercoagulability.
    • Conservative management is recommended during pregnancy, with potential for postpartum resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • Venous complications are common during pregnancy, necessitating careful management.
    • Heparin anticoagulation is the preferred treatment for DVT in pregnancy due to safety concerns with other agents.
    • Postpartum assessment is crucial for persistent venous abnormalities requiring further intervention.