VTE - acute management epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
What % of pregnant women have clinically diagnosed PE?
A
2-6%
2
Q
What is risk of VTE in pregnant women?
A
4-5 fold higher than non pregnant women
3
Q
What is the absolute risk of VTE in pregnant women?
A
1 in 1000 pregnancies
4
Q
What are the unusual symptoms of PE?
A
Low grade pyrexia
Leucocytosis