European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10, July 2008

Maternal venous thrombosis

  • Peter Clark

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Department of Transfusion Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK

Received 19 August 2007; received in revised form 12 February 2008; accepted 22 February 2008. published online 14 April 2008.

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.

Keywords: Venous thrombosis, Pathophysiology, Prevention, Treatment

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PII: S0301-2115(08)00069-9

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2008.02.011

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10, July 2008

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