Venous thromboembolism and pregnancy

Authors
Andres, RL Miles, A
Citation
Rl. Andres et A. Miles, Venous thromboembolism and pregnancy, OB GYN CLIN, 28(3), 2001, pp. 613
Citations number
91
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898545 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8545(200109)28:3<613:VTAP>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequently encountered complication of pr egnancy. The signs and symptoms of VTE are neither sensitive nor specific, and most occur in patients without recognizable risk factors, making the di agnosis difficult. Given the significant morbidity associated with the sequ elae of VTE, namely pulmonary embolism, prompt diagnosis and appropriate tr eatment are of paramount importance.