Prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy and puerperium
Kostrubiec, M.; Niewegłowska, N.; Pruszczyk, P.
Ginekologia Polska 81(1): 46-49
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-0011 PMID: 20232699 Document Number: 644590
Pulmonary embolism is the main cause of death of pregnant women in developed countries. An increased prothrombotic activity is observed during pregnancy. Moreover, the risk of venous thromboembolic disease can be elevated in cases of inherited thrombophilia, antiphospholipid syndrome or previous venous thromboembolic events. According to presented guidelines of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The American College of Chest Physicians, the risk stratification of venous thromboembolic disease during pregnancy and puerperium is a vital condition and proper antithrombotic prophylaxis should be implemented.