Venous thromboembolism in obstetrics and gynecology

Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Mar;109(3):761-77. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000255819.10187.70.

Abstract

The diagnosis of venous thromboembolism can present a clinical challenge. Using D-dimer testing and spiral or helical computed tomography scans has simplified the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism. In addition, the use of low molecular weight heparin has become widely accepted in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. However, further studies are needed to determine optimal prevention and treatment strategies, particularly in the obstetric population.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Anticoagulants / pharmacology
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Blood Coagulation / drug effects
  • Female
  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / analysis
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy*
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombophilia / epidemiology
  • Vena Cava Filters
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis*
  • Venous Thrombosis / epidemiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control
  • Venous Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
  • fibrin fragment D
  • Heparin