Pulmonary thrombo-embolism in pregnancy: diagnosis and management

2015104 citationsReviewdiamond Open Access

Authors

Laura Ormesher · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Clare Tower · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Abstract

To inform readers about the current guidance for diagnosis and management of pulmonary thromboembolism in pregnancy.To highlight the risks of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy.To introduce the issues surrounding management of pulmonary thromboembolism around labour and delivery.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Breathe

Volume 11, Issue 4, pp. 282-289

DOI: 10.1183/20734735.008815

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