Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis In Hospitalised Patients

  • Arif Rehman Sheikh
  • Rafi A Jan Department of Internal Medicine SKIMS
  • Suhail Mantoo Department of Internal Medicine SKIMS
  • Ajaz Nabi Koul Department of Internal Medicine SKIMS

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism) is common in hospitalised patients .It is estimated that half of all the hospitalised patients are at increased risk for VTE. In fact, pulmonary embolism remains one of the most common preventable cause of hospital deaths. Effective prophylactic strategies reduce both symptomatic & asymptomatic VTE related events. This topic reviews the preventive strategies for VTE in patients hospitalised for different conditions.

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M.D., Associate Professor

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Pubblicato
2019-12-23
Sezione
Letters

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