Maternal venous thrombosis.
Venous thrombosis remains a significant cause of maternal mortality and long-term morbidity, both in the developing and developed world. This review details the pathophysiology of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and outlines the appropriate risk assessment, prophylaxis and management, which is required to minimise the burden of venous thrombosis on maternal health.
Clark
Peter
P
Department of Transfusion Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK. peter.clark@snbts.csa.scot.nhs.uk
D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D019851:Thrombophilia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents