What about pregnant women with high D dimer


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D-dimer is a specific marker of the fibrinolytic process, mainly reflecting fibrinolytic function. The normal range of D-dimer is less than 0.5 mg/L, and D-dimer shows a slight increase during pregnancy in women, so that the blood presents a hypercoagulable state, which is in preparation for reducing bleeding during labor. With the increase of gestational age, the level of D-dimer is also increasing. As long as the value of D-dimer does not exceed 5mg/L, generally do not worry, it is normal, do not need special treatment, regular check-up, monitoring D-dimer level can be. If this value exceeds, it will affect pregnant women and fetuses, may cause embolism, serious may cause abortion. At this time, attention needs to be paid, and treatment needs to be taken, such as low molecular weight heparin sodium or heparin calcium treatment. Pregnant women also need to maintain good habits.