THE RISK OF THROMBOEMBOLISM IN PREGNANCY AND IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD - A REVIEW OF 28828 PREGNANCIES

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 10  (2) , 155-161
Abstract
In a retrospective study of 28,828 deliveries, the frequency of thromboembolic complications of pregnancy (1/1000) and of the postpartum period (3.95/1000) was determined. Different risk factors can be indicated. Some are well known; these are varicose veins, cesarean section and maternal age > 35. Other factors that are usually considered to be etiological now seem less significant. These are a history of previous thromboembolic conditions, and postpartum sterilization. To be added to the classic risk factors is inhibition to lactation which, whatever procedure is used, significantly raises the incidence of thromboembolic complications. In view of these different parameters, a risk score should be drawn up which would allow for medical treatment to be given prophylactically in high-risk patients.

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