Anemia in pregnancy: Algorithms for the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency
- Authors: Vinogradova M.A1, Fedorova T.A1, Rogachevsky O.V1
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Affiliations:
- Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
- Issue: No 8 (2014)
- Pages: 137-142
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0300-9092/article/view/247333
- ID: 247333
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Abstract
Iron-deficiency anemia is one of the most common pregnancy complications, which may cause conditions, such as fetal growth retardation and lower birth weight, have a negative impact on placentation, increase the risk of premature birth, placental abruption, and bleeding during delivery. To rule out other causes of anemia is a key moment in its diagnosis and a promise for therapeutic effectiveness. Oral iron preparations are first-line therapy for iron deficiency. In case of inadequate efficacy, side effects, or very low hemoglobin, intravenous ferric carboxymaltosate is a preferred alternative. Timely diagnosis and adequate therapy can correct iron exchange changes in the shortest possible time and improve pregnancy outcomes.
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About the authors
M. A Vinogradova
Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: mary-grape@ya.ru
MD, senior research associate in transfusion department
T. A Fedorova
Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: t_fyodorova@oparina4.ru
MD, PhD, Chief of transfusion department
O. V Rogachevsky
Academician V.I. Kulakov Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: o_rogachevskiy@oparina4.ru
MD, PhD, the leading scientific researcher in transfusion department
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