Dimitrios Varrias, Michail Spanos, Damianos G Kokkinidis, Panagiotis Zoumpourlis, Dimitrios Rafail Kalaitzopoulos
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical condition that can lead to severe morbidity and mortality, making it a significant public health concern. VTE is a multifactorial condition that results from the interaction of genetic, acquired, and environmental factors. Physiological changes during pregnancy increase the risk of VTE as they express Virchow's triad (increased coagulation factors, decreased fibrinolysis, trauma, and venous stasis). Moreover, pregnancy-related risk factors, such as advanced maternal age, obesity, multiple gestations, and cesarean delivery, further increase the risk of VTE...
2023: Vascular Health and Risk Management