Pulmonary hypertension is particularly susceptible to this hypercoagulable state. When it becomes hypercoagulable, pulmonary embolism is likely, which will further worsen right heart failure.
In clinical practice, this condition is sometimes treated with anticoagulant injections, most commonly low molecular weight heparin sodium injected into the abdomen.
Pregnant women require special consideration. In cases like this surgical patient, it is precisely the hypercoagulable state of pregnancy that has caused thrombosis in the existing mechanical valve, necessitating urgent heart surgery.
