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Management of inherited thrombophilia in pregnancy.
Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity - 1 Dec 2009
Fogerty Annemarie E, Connors Jean M
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review summarizes the currently available data concerning risk and management of venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia. SUMMARY: Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state, and inherited thrombophilia increases this risk further. Despite the risks, the actual incidence of venous thromboembolism remains low, and therefore, the widespread use of anticoagulants for...
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