Epidemiological evidence suggests that the incidence of ischaemic stroke in young adults
(18–50 years) has increased substantially. These patients have a long life expectancy after …

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) complicates∼ 1.2 of every 1000 deliveries.
Despite these low absolute risks, pregnancy-associated VTE is a leading cause of maternal …

2.1. 1. Epidemiology and burden of the disease. The annual incidence of first episode of
symptomatic DVT in the adult population ranges from 50 to 100 per 100 000 population, with …

Background Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid has been associated with
reduced postpartum blood loss after cesarean delivery in several small trials, but evidence …

Ischemic stroke is a devastating brain injury resulting in high mortality and substantial loss of
function. Understanding the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke risk, mortality, and functional …

Summary The 2016 US Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (US MEC)
comprises recommendations for the use of specific contraceptive methods by women and …

Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is the most common cause of
pregnancy-associated myocardial infarction and remains poorly characterized. Objectives …

Background The use of tranexamic acid reduces mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage.
We investigated whether the prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid in addition to …

Aims We sought to describe the clinical presentation, management, and 6-month outcomes
in women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) globally. Methods and results In 2011,> …

Those who are infected with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome‐related CoronaVirus‐2
are theoretically at increased risk of venous thromboembolism during self‐isolation if they …