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ArticleCureus2024

Pulmonary Embolism Following Preterm Vaginal Delivery: A Case Report.

Elham A Akbari, Komal Hazari, Deemah K Harb, Widad Abdelkareem

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Elham A AkbariObstetrics and Gynecology, Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, ARE.
Komal HazariInternal Medicine, Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, ARE.
Deemah K HarbInternal Medicine, Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, ARE.
Widad AbdelkareemInternal Medicine, Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai, ARE.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a critical medical condition characterized by the obstruction of pulmonary arteries due to blood clots. The incidence of PE is heightened during pregnancy, primarily due to physiological changes such as altered blood flow and a hypercoagulable state. This case report details a pulmonary embolism diagnosed immediately following a preterm delivery, despite the patient receiving prophylactic treatment with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). The prompt initiation of therapeutic dosing of LMWH was vital in mitigating potentially fatal outcomes. Accurate and timely diagnosis, coupled with appropriate intervention, is essential in preventing severe complications, including maternal mortality. It is imperative to implement effective risk assessment and prophylactic strategies to manage the risk of PE in pregnant women.

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cervical incompetencedeep venous thrombosispostpartum chest painpreterm labourpulmonary embolismvenous thromboembolism

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PMID39564046
PMCPMC11574913

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