Prevalence of known thrombophilia and incidence of venous thromboembolism in pregnant woment in the Western Cape Province of South Africa

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of maternal mortality worldwide. In many developed countries, all maternal deaths are investigated, and accurate statistics are available. In United Kingdom (UK) for example, VTE is the leading cause- and is increasing despite heightened awareness of risk factors, and wider use of thromboprophylaxis (1,2). The 1994-96 UK Confidential Enquiries reported an overall maternal mortality rate of 12.2 per 100, 000 deliveries, with specific mortality from VTE at 2.2 per 100, 000 deliveries, with approximately 15 deaths a year due to VTE.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Year dc:date.issued

2005

Author dc:creator

• Boama, Vincent

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Anthony, John

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3031

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/3031