When pregnant women develop a blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis is more likely to occur in the left side, and particularly in the left leg, according to Canadian researchers found. Dr. Wee-Shian Chan, the Women's College Hospital in Toronto and co-author of a recently published review, said in a press release that the clots occur most often in the calf veins in people who are not pregnant.
"This review was conducted to see if this was also the case of pregnant women to limit diagnostic procedures such as X-rays due to effects on the fetus," said Chan. The researchers found only six studies that met the criteria of the review. They noted that clots were common on the left side.
The study authors suggested doctors examine the area of the leg known as iliofemoral system when a pregnant patient appears to have deep vein thrombosis.
"This review was conducted to see if this was also the case of pregnant women to limit diagnostic procedures such as X-rays due to effects on the fetus," said Chan. The researchers found only six studies that met the criteria of the review. They noted that clots were common on the left side.
The study authors suggested doctors examine the area of the leg known as iliofemoral system when a pregnant patient appears to have deep vein thrombosis.
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