Often asymptomatic, but 80% present with a swollen painful lower extremity (3)
DVT: leg pain, tenderness, swelling (most common in left leg [70–90%])
PE: dyspnea, pleuritic pain, cough...
Anticoagulation indicated for confirmed acute VTE (DVT, PE) for minimum 3 months and/or for 6 weeks postpartum
LMWH and unfractionated heparin (UFH) do not cross the placenta.
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Postpartum anticoagulation for acute VTE:
LMWH or UFH...
Bates SM, Greer IA, Middeldorp S, et al. VTE, thrombophilia, antithrombotic therapy, and pregnancy: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis...
O22.30 Deep phlebothrombosis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
O88.219 Thromboembolism in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
682004 Thrombosis complicating pregnancy AND/OR puerperium (...
Highest risk of VTE is in the postpartum period.
Add color-coded Doppler US to the traditionally used CCUS in pregnant patients to better evaluate the iliac veins; alternatively may use...
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