Heparin-induced osteopenia in pregnancy.
Multiple vertebral compression fractures occurred in a pregnant woman receiving heparin over nine months. This phenomenon may be more common than is clinically recognised and warrants careful re-examination of the indications and method of administration of anti-coagulants during pregnancy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000517:prevention & control; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control
D006493:Heparin