[Venous thromboembolism and pregnancy]

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during or early after pregnancy. Prior VTE or family history of VTE, clinical or biological risk factors increased the risk of pregnancy-related VTE. Defining the risk of VTE before or at the beginning of pregnancy is necessary to propose the best prevention. However, the management is not standardized between physicians, centres and countries. Current guidelines for prophylaxis and treatment of VTE are discussed in this review.

Keywords: Grossesse; Héparine de bas poids moléculaire; Low molecular weight heparin; Pregnancy; Thrombophilia; Thrombophilie; Thrombose veineuse; Venous thromboembolism.