scholarly journals OP95 Risk Factors for First Venous Thromboembolism in and around Pregnancy: A Population Based Cohort Study from the United Kingdom

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A37.2-A37
Author(s):  
A Abdul Sultan ◽  
LJ Tata ◽  
J West ◽  
L Fiaschi ◽  
KM Fleming ◽  
...  
Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 121 (19) ◽  
pp. 3953-3961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyshah Abdul Sultan ◽  
Laila J. Tata ◽  
Joe West ◽  
Linda Fiaschi ◽  
Kate M. Fleming ◽  
...  

Key Points Antepartum, we found that established risk factors only had a modest effect on rates of VTE. Postpartum, we found that among other factors, women with stillbirth or preterm birth had high rates of VTE.


2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 887-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanos Karatzias ◽  
Philip Hyland ◽  
Aoife Bradley ◽  
Marylène Cloitre ◽  
Neil P. Roberts ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
J R H Scurr ◽  
J H Scurr

Objectives: To report the outcome of 100 consecutive medicolegal claims referred to one of the authors (1990–2003) following the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis of the experience of a vascular surgeon acting as an expert witness in the United Kingdom. Results: Prophylaxis had been provided to 43 claimants with risk factors, who, unfortunately, still developed a VTE and alleged negligence. Twenty-nine claims involved patients who had not received prophylaxis because they were at low risk. In 25/28 claims where no prophylaxis was provided, despite identifiable VTE risk factors, the claim was successful. Claimants who developed a VTE that had been managed incorrectly were successful whether they had received prophylaxis or not. Settlement amounts, where disclosed, are reported. Conclusions: Failure to perform a risk assessment and to provide appropriate venous thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients is considered negligent. Clinicians looking after all hospitalized patients who are not assessing their patients' risk for VTE and/or not providing appropriate prophylaxis are at risk of being accused of negligence.


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