Coagulation Parameters During Pregnancy in Amniotic Fluid
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare devastating thromboembolic event, which is probably caused by the entrance of amniotic fluid (AF) to the maternal circulation. While AF contains coagulation activators, their role during pregnancy has not been elucidated. The current study aimed to evaluate coagulation parameters in AF during human pregnancy.
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Detailed Description
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare devastating thromboembolic event, which is probably caused by the entrance of amniotic fluid (AF) to the maternal circulation. While AF contains coagulation activators, their role during pregnancy has not been elucidated. The current study aimed to evaluate coagulation parameters in AF during human pregnancy.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women undergoing amniocentesis during 15-35 weeks of gestation.
Exclusion Criteria:
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A history of venous thromboembolism
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Systemic disease i.e.; diabetes, hypertension, hypo or hyper-thyroidism,
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Anticoagulant treatment
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Abnormal embryo
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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1 | Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rambam-Health Care Campus | Haifa | Israel |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Benjamin Brenner, M.D, Rambam Health Care Campus
- Study Chair: Arie Drugan, M.D, Rambam Health Care Campus
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CoagulationAmnioticFluid_CTIL