A review on thromboprophylaxis in pregnancy.
Thromboembolic disease remains an important cause of maternal mortality worldwide. The risk assessments for prevention of thromboembolism in pregnancy are controversial due to lack of large-scale randomised controlled trials. Unfractionated heparin is at present, the anticoagulant of choice during pregnancy. However, it may be superseded by low-molecular-weight heparin in the near future because of its safety and efficacy.
Chow
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Wong
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin