Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Previous VTE - Mx in pregnancy

Previous VTE and no thrombophilia:
  • Low molecular weight heparin for 6 weeks after delivery

  • Women with more than one VTE, one VTE plus VTE in a first degree relative or VTE in an unusual site should receive antenatal thromboprophylaxis continued for 6 weeks post-partum

Previous VTE plus inherited thrombophilia :
  • Risk of VTE varies with type of thrombophilia 

  • Use antenatal LMW heparin continued for at least 6 weeks post-partum

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