Risk Assessment Model for Postpartum Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

· Those with SLE are at increased risk for VTE postpartum.. · VTE prophylaxis should be instituted when clinically appropriate.. · Caution should be exercised in broadly assigning disease activity for SLE diagnosis only.. · This study supports VTE prophylaxis use in postpartum patients with SLE..