Thromboembolism Prophylaxis after Cesarean Section

Abstract

22 The incidence of VTE in pregnancy is ten times higher than the age-matched, non-pregnant population1-3. VTE could occur at any stage of pregnancy, but the risk is higher at the puerperium1,4. VTE continues to be a leading cause of maternal mortality5-7. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of maternal death in the United Kingdom, accounting for approximately 1.8 per 100,000 deliveries and 11% of maternal deaths in the United States5-9. PE is the second leading cause of maternal death in Saudi Arabia, accounting for 25% of all maternal deaths10. In Bahrain, PE is accounting for 35% of all maternal deaths in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, as well as 21% of non-SCD11,12.