Risk Assessment Model for Postpartum Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Conclusion These data reveal a need to improve upon providing postpartum VTE prophylaxis to SLE patients not in remission while also recognizing a diagnosis of SLE alone should not equate with active disease. Moreover, SLE patients in remission may still warrant VTE prophylaxis if other non-SLE-related risk factors are present.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Griffin, Myah M. Engel, Alexis Mehta-Lee, Shilpi S. Nusbaum, Julie Golpanian, Michael Izmirly, Peter Belmont, H. Michael Buyon, Jill P. Tags: SMFM Fellowship Series Article Source Type: research
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