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What anticoagulants can be used safely in pregnancy for a pulmonary embolism in uk? are there any tablets or are they all injections?
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Pregnancy Anticoag: Heparin by injection is the recommended management. Warfarin is contraindicated during pregnancy. Other options are outlined on this website: http://www.uptodate.com/contents/use-of-anticoagulants-during-pregnancy-and-postpartum
Answered 11/16/2015
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