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How does pregnancy increase the risk of pulmonary emboli?
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Estrogens: The increased circulating Estrogens have a pro-thrombotic effect, making clotting more likely. To a lesser degree, the pregnant uterus may constrict the vena cava, which can lead to dvt, but this effect is not as powerful as the hormones.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Increased clotting: Hyper-estrogenic states such as pregnancy enhance the clotting cascade through a complex disarray of proteins creating hyper coagulability . The risks of dvt---> pe are increased 4-5 x when compared to the un-pregnant state. Moreover, venus capacitance is increased, while venous outflow is decreased.
Answered 3/7/2015
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Increases clotting: More chance of clotting with changes in blood decreased circulation.
Answered 9/14/2012
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Estrogens: The increased circulating Estrogens have a pro-thrombotic effect, making clotting more likely. To a lesser degree, the pregnant uterus may constrict the vena cava, which can lead to dvt, but this effect is not as powerful as the hormones.
Answered 3/22/2015
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