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Abstract
Thromboembolic events are among the leading causes of maternal mortality. Mutations in the genes for clotting factors are known, but anamnestic factors can be found in a proportion of women with deep venous thromboses (DVT) during pregnancy and the puerperium.
We here describe the clinical factors and pregnancy outcomes of such a group of 70 women who were all operated on for DVT.
Highest risk is conferred by a familial history of clotting disease and by known mutations of the clotting factors. This might be used to target a high risk group for preventive treatment.
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Published Online: 2005-06-01
Published in Print: 2002-09-26
Copyright © 2002 by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG
