Evaluating patient values and preferences for thromboprophylaxis decision making during pregnancy: a study protocol

• Main Authors: Alonso-Coello Pablo (Author), Ebrahim Shanil (Author), Guyatt Gordon H (Author), Tikkinen Kari AO (Author), Eckman Mark H (Author), Neumann Ignacio (Author), McDonald Sarah D (Author), Akl Elie A (Author), Bates Shannon M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pregnant women with prior venous thromboembolism (VTE) are at risk of recurrence. Low molecular weight heparin (LWMH) reduces the risk of pregnancy-related VTE. LMWH prophylaxis is, however, inconvenient, uncomfortable, costly, medic...