title: Thromboembolism in pregnancy: an overview.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Girling
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Swiet
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight