VTE - acute management epidemiology Flashcards

1
Q

What % of pregnant women have clinically diagnosed PE?

A

2-6%

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2
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What is risk of VTE in pregnant women?

A

4-5 fold higher than non pregnant women

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3
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What is the absolute risk of VTE in pregnant women?

A

1 in 1000 pregnancies

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4
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What are the unusual symptoms of PE?

A

Low grade pyrexia

Leucocytosis

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