Risk Factors for Pregnancy-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: The Role of Maternal Age, Obesity, Smoking and Other Modifiable Risk Factors
CONCLUSION: This large case-control study demonstrates that modifiable factors such as maternal obesity, smoking and chronic hypertension are important risk factors for pregnancy-associated VTE along with increasing maternal age and African American race. Addressing modifiable risk factors prior to conception may reduce the risk of pregnancy-associated VTE.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - Category: Hematology Authors: Kohli, R., Moliterno, A. R., Streiff, M. B., DeBaun, M. R., Kickler, T. S., Blakemore, K., Chaturvedi, S. Tags: 331. Pathophysiology of Thrombosis: Poster III Source Type: research
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