what are the Recommendations for Anticoagulation for Pregnant Women With
Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves
Referenced studies that support the recommendations are
summarized in Online Data Supplement 44.?
For pregnant women with mechanical prostheses who require a dose of warfarin ?5 mg/d to maintain a therapeutic INR, continuation of warfarin for all 3 trimesters is reasonable after full discussion with the patient about risks and benefits.