Strategies for Diagnosis and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism during Pregnancy
Pregnancy and the postpartum period have an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The condition is unique during this period for several reasons. Primarily, because there is complexity in diagnosing this condition in view of altered physiology and preexisting edema in pregnancy and al...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pregnancy |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/206858 |