Abstract

RUIZ, Nelson L. Moreno. Pregnancy and anticoagulation in mechanical valves: A therapeutic challenge. Rev. Colomb. Cardiol. [online]. 2018, vol.25, n.5, pp.327-332. ISSN 0120-5633.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccar.2017.11.031.

Pregnancy and mechanical valves are a therapeutic challenge both for the gynaecologist and the cardiologist in view of the maternal-foetal complications, and the higher risk of valvular thrombosis. Half a century after the first report of a full term pregnancy in this context, much has been learned, but there are still significant controversies, which are essential to know about, in order to find the most balanced treatment.

Keywords : Cardiac valve replacement; Warfarin; Heparin; Low molecular weight heparin; Pregnancy.

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