2 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
This study is a randomized control trial to compare gestational age-based dosing with standard dosing of unfractionated heparin for thromboprophylaxis of hospitalized antepartum patients. The investigators aim to determine the effect of dosing on receipt of neuraxial anesthesia and pregnancy outcomes and evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of unfractionated heparin in pregnancy.
The purpose of the study is to prospectively assess the prevalence of venous thrombosis in women hospitalized for Cesarean Section, vaginal delivery or extended antepartum hospitalization by using Compression ultrasound of the entire proximal venous system of the lower limb veins.