Tag J.M. Walsh

Introduction Pregnancy is a significant risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE), which remains a leading direct cause of maternal death in developed countries. There is good evidence that thromboprophylaxis reduces the incidence of VTE in at-risk groups. Heparin, a naturally…

‘After floodings, women sometimes die in a moment, but more frequently in a gradual manner; and over the victim, death shakes his dart, and to you she stretches out her helpless hands for the assistance which you cannot give, unless…