Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-10 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology |
| Volume | 139 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Female
- Fibrinolytic Agents
- Hemostasis
- Humans
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic
- Thrombophilia
- Venous Thrombosis
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