I have a previous history of DVT - developing 3 days after a mis-diagnoses of a broken ankle. Turned out no broken ankle, but ended up with a 12cm fully occlusive DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and a 6cm semi occlusive DVT in my right calf. After 3 weeks of clexane injections, and 10 months of warfarin, I got the all clear.
Now I am 6 weeks pregnant, and concerned. My sister lost her baby at 9 months (full term) and the autopsy showed that the baby was full of blood clots. There is an actual name for the condition but medically speaking it's relatively new and not much is know about it. I am not sure of the specific condition. She's since given birth to a healthy girl but was on Cartia (low dose aspirin) for the entire pregnancy and was induced 2 weeks early, eventually having an emergency cesarian (further complications with her labour).
Does the previous history of DVT predispose me to certain issues. The literature is vague, with some saying that heparin should be administered 12 hours before delivery, followed by 6-12 weeks of warfarin treatment after delivery. Also my doctor seems not to be telling me much - i guess he's waiting for me to get all the information from my sisters pregnancy, but basically I'm concerned and trying to get as much information as I can to see whether to seek a second opinion, or even try a specialist?
Any information would be much appreciated.
Now I am 6 weeks pregnant, and concerned. My sister lost her baby at 9 months (full term) and the autopsy showed that the baby was full of blood clots. There is an actual name for the condition but medically speaking it's relatively new and not much is know about it. I am not sure of the specific condition. She's since given birth to a healthy girl but was on Cartia (low dose aspirin) for the entire pregnancy and was induced 2 weeks early, eventually having an emergency cesarian (further complications with her labour).
Does the previous history of DVT predispose me to certain issues. The literature is vague, with some saying that heparin should be administered 12 hours before delivery, followed by 6-12 weeks of warfarin treatment after delivery. Also my doctor seems not to be telling me much - i guess he's waiting for me to get all the information from my sisters pregnancy, but basically I'm concerned and trying to get as much information as I can to see whether to seek a second opinion, or even try a specialist?
Any information would be much appreciated.
my dear,
iam a doctor i was just studying about deep venous thrombosis in pregnancy. previous history puts you in danger of having deep venous thrombosis ,so i advice you to seek a specialist help as soon as possible to protect your self and your pregnancy.