VTE Flashcards

1
Q

VTE incidence in pregnancy

A

1 in 1000 = 0.1%

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2
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VTE risk increase compared to non pregnant

A

Pregnant 6x

Postpartum up to 20x

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3
Q

VTE pre-eixtsing risk factors

A
  • Previous VTE
  • Known thrombophilia - heritable or acquired
  • Medical comorbidities - malignancy, heart failure, active SLE, IBD, nephrotic syndrome, T1DM with nephropathy, sickle cell, current IVDU
  • Age >35
  • BMI >30
  • Parity >/=3
  • Smoking
  • Gross varicose veins
  • Paraplegia
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