Venous Thromboembolism, Thrombophilia, Antithrombotic Therapy, and Pregnancy American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition)

This article discusses the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and thrombophilia, as well as the use of antithrombotic agents, during pregnancy and is part of the American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition). Grade 1 recommendations are strong and indicate that benefits do, or do not, outweigh risks, burden, and costs. Grade 2 recommendations are weaker and imply that the magnitude of the …