Obstetric venous thromboembolism: a one-year prospective study in a tertiary hospital in Egypt.

Mahmoud HosnyAhmed M MagedAhmed RedaAyman AbdelmegedHany HassanMostafa Kamal

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)

The incidence of women perceived at VTE risk was 8.22%, about half of them were mild in intensity. The risk of VTE was higher during the postpartum period than that during pregnancy. The incidence of VTE was 0.55/1000 overall maternities (0.055%). The pharmacological type of prophylaxis was the predominant used type. Obesity and cesarean delivery were significant factors determining VTE prophylaxis.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
insulin resistance
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
depressive symptoms
mental health
social support
high intensity
adipose tissue
body mass index
pregnancy outcomes