Research Article
Heparin-induced osteopenia in pregnancy.
Br Med J 1980; 281 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.281.6233.110 (Published 12 July 1980) Cite this as: Br Med J 1980;281:110
- P H Wise,
- A J Hall
Abstract
Multiple vertebral compression fractures occurred in a pregnant woman receiving heparin over nine months. This phenomenon may be more common than is clinically recognised and warrants careful re-examination of the indications and method of administration of anti-coagulants during pregnancy.