Background: The aim of the present analysis from the epidemiologic international day for the
evaluation of patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the acute hospital care …

Aim Information about the variation in the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and in
prophylaxis practices in France and around the world is scarce. Methods The Epidemiologic …

The risk of venous thromboembolism is not restricted to surgical situations: previous surgery
is encountered in less than one-third of fatal pulmonary embolism cases, and less than 30 …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and
pulmonary embolism (PE), is a major global health burden. North American data report a 30 …

Abstract Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein
thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. VTE …

Background: Critically ill patients are at high risk of morbidity and mortality caused by
venous thromboembolism (VTE). In addition to premorbid predisposing conditions, critically …

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Methods and results The audit took place on a general surgical firm managed by two
consultants. Both were keen that all" at risk" patients received prophylaxis for venous …

Background: Venous thromboembolism is a common condition in hospitalized medical
patients. Numerous studies have demonstrated that low molecular weight heparin …

Hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE) accounts for an estimated 25 000
preventable deaths per annum in the UK and is associated with significant healthcare costs …