Thromboembolism in pregnancy: an overview

Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Dec;8(6):458-63.

Abstract

Thromboembolism is a major cause of maternal mortality. Recent advances in the management of thromboembolism in pregnancy include the discovery of a new, inherited thrombophilia, an improved understanding of the indications for thromboprophylaxis, and the increased use of low-molecular-weight heparin instead of unfractionated heparin.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / etiology*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / mortality
  • Risk Factors
  • Thromboembolism / drug therapy
  • Thromboembolism / etiology*
  • Thromboembolism / mortality
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / methods

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight