Blood thinners in pregnancy with mechanical heart valves
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at the best way to manage blood thinners for pregnant people who have mechanical heart valves. It aims to find the safest approach for both the mother and the baby.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one or more mechanical heart valves.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are less than 12 weeks pregnant.
- You are willing to participate in the study.
- You do not have a very low platelet count (less than 50 x 10^9/L).
- You do not have active bleeding causing significant blood loss or unstable blood pressure.
- You do not have a new valve blood clot right before pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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