The Thrombophilic Parturient (e.g., LMWH)
What the Anesthesiologist Should Know before the Operative Procedure Pregnancy induces a hypercoagulable state. While the incidence of thromboembolic complications in the peripartum period is low, they remain a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. In most cases, the risks associated with administering anticoagulation therapy are greater than those of the hypercoagulable state associated…