articleAnnals of Internal MedicineNov 15, 2005Closed access

Trends in the Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism during Pregnancy or Postpartum: A 30-Year Population-Based Study

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Abstract

Background

The risk for venous thromboembolism during pregnancy or postpartum is uncertain.

Objectives

To estimate the relative and absolute risk for deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during pregnancy and postpartum and to describe trends in incidence.

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Authors

6

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetrics
  • Incidence (geometry)
  • Venous thrombosis
  • Postpartum period
  • Population
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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