Mechanical Heart Valves, Pregnancy, and Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In conclusion, bleeding episodes are common during pregnancy in women with mechanical heart valves receiving anticoagulant therapy. A combination of UFH and VKA or VKA monotherapy showed the lowest risk of bleeding. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research