"Multidisciplinary Team Management of a Pregnant Woman With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Pulmonary Embolisms and Foetal Compromise, When to Deliver?"

Abstract

Thromboembolic disease, including pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of direct maternal mortality in the UK (UKOSS, [1]). In women with diabetes, there is usually an increase in resistance to insulin within the placenta and taking corticosteroids often causes an increase in insulin requirements. A sudden reduction at term is an indication of a failing placenta and increases the risk of sudden stillbirth, requiring an expedited delivery.