Is the use of low molecular weight heparin a rational choice during pregnancy in patients with a mechanical heart valve: a report of three cases

• Autores principales: Ahmet Güner (Autor), Emrah Bayam (Autor), Semih Kalkan (Autor), Sabahattin Gündüz (Autor), Mehmet Özkan (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: KARE Publishing, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
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Pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of valve thrombosis in patients with a mechanical prosthetic heart valve. The administration of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) with regular anti-factor Xa assessment is a recommended treatment modality for these patients. Presently described are 3...