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Introduction to thromboembolism

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This tutorial reviews the factors behind the increased incidence of venous thrombosis, specifically deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in pregnancy and the puerperium. It explains how to make a diagnosis and treat a patient with venothromboembolism and will also cover prevention of thrombosis in high-risk groups.

Learning objectives

By the end of this tutorial you will be able to:

  • understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology and risk factors in venothromboembolism in pregnancy
  • diagnose venothromboembolism in pregnancy by clinical assessment and organisation of appropriate investigations
  • appropriately treat a pregnant or postpartum woman with confirmed venothromboembolism
  • understand who needs to be given thromboprophylaxis to prevent venothromboembolism.

Last updated: 11/03/10 (two investigational images added to tutorial)

26/01/10 (tutorial reviewed and updated by Miss Radha Indusekhar)

18/11/09 (new Green-top guidleine on thrombosis and embolism uploaded to the Preliminary reading page).

17/10/08 (latest RCOG patient information on venous thrombosis added in Preliminary reading and Venous thromboemoblic disease sections).

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