Embarazo y puerperio como factores de riesgo para tromboembolismo

Abstract

Abstract: Venous thromboembolism, also known as thromboembolic disease, is a life-threatening disease based on the Virchow triad: hypercoagulability, blood stasis, and endothelial injury. In pregnancy, both physical and hormonal changes occur to promote the normal development of the fetus and in this way, the pregnancy can be carried out to a successful conclusion, but at the circulatory level these can favor the appearance of thrombi that usually occur in the lower extremities and that they can migrate to the pulmonary level, producing thromboembolism or pulmonary embolism consequently. In situations that involve rest, such as the puerperium, either due to natural childbirth or by cesarean section, it can occur when there is not enough mobilization on the part of the patient and lead to blood stasis, so early mobilization is recommended and in case of not being able to walk it is recommended to do certain movements with the legs such as simulating walking since the venous valves can be disabled, you can also use compression stockings or other instruments that cause a pump effect, antithrombotic drugs can be used according to the guideline that the doctor considers.