The role of inherited thrombophilia in venous thromboembolism associated with pregnancy.

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Venous thromboembolism is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The puerperium should be regarded as the period of greatest risk. However, fatalities in early pregnancy emphasise the need to assess thrombotic risk at all stages of pregnancy. In many cases those at increased risk are potentially identifiable on clinical grounds alone such as those with a personal or family history of venous...

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