Preventing venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and postpartum: crossing the threshold.

This article will explore the concept of a risk threshold from clinician and patient perspectives and provide guidance for the use of antepartum and postpartum LMWH prophylaxis in women with a known thrombophilia or prior VTE. Advice for the management of LMWH prophylaxis use around labor and delivery is also reviewed. PMID: 29222251 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Hematology ASH Education Program - Category: Hematology Tags: Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program Source Type: research