Article
Thrombophilia related issues in women and children.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Feb 2005
Hoffman Ron, Brenner Benjamin
Abstract excerpt
Women experience increased thrombotic risk at pregnancy and puerperium as well as during hormonal therapy with oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy contribute to the hypercoagulable situation. Women with thrombophilia have an increased risk for venous and arterial thromboembolism as well as for gestational vascular complications including fetal...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.