Pregnant women have a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and an increasing D-Dimer over the course of pregnancy. The majority of clinical guidelines recommend the D-dimer should not be used to assess the risk of VTE in pregnant women.
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Journal Review
D-Dimer to Rule Out Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Peri-Mortem C-Section
Peri-Mortem C-Section is a rarely performed procedure with the potential to save two lives. The primary goal is maternal resuscitation.
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Infections in Pregnancy
There are a number of life-threatening, infectious complications of pregnancy including chorioamnionitis and septic abortion.
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