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Introduction: Pregnancy significantly alters hemostasis, increasing the risk of thrombosis due to physiological and hormonal changes. In this sense, venous thromboembolism is a critical and complex condition that represents one of the main causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To describe the main diagnostic tools for venous thromboembolism in pregnancy. Methodology: This is a literature review that included original articles and systematic reviews in English and Portuguese, which addressed the diagnostic tools for venous thromboembolism in pregnancy, selected from the PubMed, Scopus and SciELO databases. Results: The identification of DVT is challenging, since many symptoms are nonspecific during pregnancy. Methods such as compression ultrasonography (CUS), D-dimer tests and the LEFt methodology are essential, despite their limitations. Considerations: the diagnostic approach to DVT in pregnant women should be thorough and sequential, combining different methods to increase accuracy and minimize maternal-fetal risks. Repeating exams and using additional tests in cases of inconclusive results are essential strategies to ensure a safe outcome, highlighting the importance of well-defined protocols in clinical practice for the management of DVT during pregnancy.
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