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Analysis on the causes of unsatisfactory prevention effect of postpartum VTE in Chinese women

Yonghui Xu, Fei Xiao, Ji He, XingSheng Xue, Yangting Li, Sha Zhu

Scientific Reports, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2025)

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Title Analysis on the causes of unsatisfactory prevention effect of postpartum VTE in Chinese women
Authors Yonghui Xu, Fei Xiao, Ji He, XingSheng Xue, Yangting Li, Sha Zhu
Publication Year
2025
Source
Scientific Reports, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2025)
Description
Abstract Preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in obstetrics remains challenging, with cases still occurring despite preventive measures. The aim of this study is to investigate the underlying causes by analyzing potential issues in current postpartum VTE prevention strategies in China. This retrospective study was conducted in our hospital from May 2021 to August 2024. VTE risk was assessed using the Chinese Expert Consensus on VTE Prevention and Treatment during Pregnancy and Puerperium (Chinese Consensus), and preventive measures were implemented accordingly. Clinical variables, timing of prophylaxis, and the predictive accuracy of the Chinese Consensus were analyzed. The VTE group had higher D-dimer levels and longer hospital stays and shorter gestational ages (P
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article
Language
English
Publisher Information
Nature Portfolio, 2025.
Subject Terms
Venous thromboembolism, Postpartum, Thromboprophylaxis, Low molecular weight heparin, Chinese consensus, Medicine, Science
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