Thromboembolism in pregnancy: an overview.
Thromboembolism is a major cause of maternal mortality. Recent advances in the management of thromboembolism in pregnancy include the discovery of a new, inherited thrombophilia, an improved understanding of the indications for thromboprophylaxis, and the increased use of low-molecular-weight heparin instead of unfractionated heparin.
Girling
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Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK.
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight