Thrombo-embolism in Pregnancy

Thrombo-embolism in Pregnancy:
Denotes all vascular occlusive processes including thrombophlibitis, phlebothrombosis, septic thrombophlibitis and embolisation of venous clots to the lungs.
Phlebothrombosis : refers to the formation of a thrombus within the veins, can occur anywhere in the venous system but the clinically predominant sites are in the vessels of the legs giving rise to deep venous thrombosis and in the lungs resulting in pulmonary embolism
The patho-physiology of venous thrombosis in pregnancy related to increased venous stasis but alterations in the balance of proteins of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems have a role.
Incidence:
It’s ten times common in pregnancy than non pregnant.
Its 3-7 per 10,000 maternities ante-natal and
6 -12 per 10,000 post- natal.
Cesarean Section increases the incidence to 1-2%.

The patho-physiology of venous thrombosis in pregnancy related to increased venous stasis but alterations in the balance of proteins of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems have a role.
Incidence:
It’s ten times common in pregnancy than non pregnant.
Its 3-7 per 10,000 maternities ante-natal and
6 -12 per 10,000 post- natal.
Cesarean Section increases the incidence to 1-2%.