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Revision as of 19:39, 12 July 2014
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Special Scenario
Pregnancy
- LMWH is the preferred treatment. (Grade 1C)
- Warfarin is contraindicated.
- Embryopathy is at increased risk at 6 - 12 weeks. (Grade 2C)
- Continue anticoagulation for 6 weeks or more postpartum. (Grade 1C)
- Heparin and warfarin are safe for nursing infants.
Cancer
- The recurrence rate of pulmonary emboli is 30% after a year.
- For treatment LMWH is recommended for the first 3 - 6 months.(Grade 1A)
- Later, warfarin can be used after 3-6 months.
- Anticoagulation should be continued.