Publications by authors named "Vithal Betigeri"
Anticoagulation in patients with mechanical valves during pregnancy.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
March 2005
Article Synopsis
- Mechanical valve thrombosis poses serious risks for pregnant women due to increased blood clotting, making effective anticoagulation essential.
- A study analyzed 250 pregnancies in women with mechanical heart valves, comparing the effects of continuous oral warfarin versus a combination of heparin and warfarin.
- Results indicated that warfarin is safe to use during pregnancy, with low rates of complications and no significant differences in miscarriage rates between treatment groups.