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: Jakobsen, Carina Larsen, Julie Brogaard Fuglsang, Jens Hvas, Anne-Mette Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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