A57 CRITICAL CARE CASE REPORTS: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE II: Postpartum Pulmonary Embolism In A Patient With Reactive Thrombocytosis
Case Report: A 24-year-old G1P1002 female presented to the emergency room status post Cesarean section 3 weeks prior for preeclampsia and twin delivery. Venous thromboembolism is more common in the postpartum period than the antepartum period and the risk is highest in the first 6 weeks (1) and is m...
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Published in | American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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New York
American Thoracic Society
01.01.2017
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Summary: | Case Report: A 24-year-old G1P1002 female presented to the emergency room status post Cesarean section 3 weeks prior for preeclampsia and twin delivery. Venous thromboembolism is more common in the postpartum period than the antepartum period and the risk is highest in the first 6 weeks (1) and is more commonly described in patients with preeclampsia/eclampsia and cesarean section deliveries. |
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ISSN: | 1073-449X 1535-4970 |