Kyriakidis D, Thanassas I, Tziomaki M
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Trikala general hospital, Trikala, Greece
Correspondence: Kyriakidis D, Trikala general hospital, GR-42100, Trikala, Greece. E-mail: dkiriakidis@yahoo.com
Abstract
Pregnancy is characterized by increased risk for thromboembolic disease. Inherited and acquired thrombophilia, included in the term thrombophilia, are implicated in the pathogenesis of thromboembolic disease as well as pregnancy complications, including recurrent abortions, intrauterine fetal demise, preeclampsia and abruptio placentae. The clotting mechanism and its disorders are currently a field of intense research. We discuss the clinical entities included in the term thrombophilia, their pathogenesis and clinical manifestations, as well as current trends in diagnosis and treatment of thrombophilia in pregnancy.
Keywords: pregnancy, thrombophilia, hypercoagulability, thromboprophylaxis
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