Maternal and perinatal outcomes of a venous thromboembolism high-risk cohort using a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the maternal and perinatal outcomes in a cohort of pregnant women at high risk of venous thromboembolism. Methods Venous thromboembolism high-risk women were evaluated in a multidisciplinary program using a complete diagnostic workup, and specific prophylactic or therapeutic treatment. Results Women were considered at high risk of venous thromboembolism in 57% (85/148) because of prior (75) or current (10) thromboembolism, and in 27% (40/148) of the cases due to adverse obstetric history. Thrombophilia was diagnosed in 57% of the cases (85/148), either in patients with previous thromboembolism (48%, 41/85) or without a history of thrombosis (70%, 44/63). The most common thrombophilia was antiphospholipid syndrome in 34% (29/85) of the cases. Under respective prophylactic or therapeutic treatment, there were no venous thromboembolisms during pregnancy (0%, 0/148), while four events occurred during puerperium (3%, 4/148). An adverse obstetric outcome was present in 5% (7/148) of all pregnancies, with four early spontaneous abortions (3%, 4/148) and three late miscarriages (2%, 3/148). Conclusion Pregnant women at high risk of venous thromboembolism can be effectively managed using a risk-adapted treatment. Our results support prospective enrollment and a multidisciplinary assessment of venous thromboembolism in high-risk pregnant women.