Background Patients with lower-limb trauma requiring immobilization have an increased risk
of venous thromboembolism (VTE). While thromboprophylaxis for all patients seems not …

abstract The need for prophylaxis against venous thromboembolic disease following lower-
extremity joint replacement is well documented and accepted. Although low molecular …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism includes two closely related
clinical manifestations: deep vein thrombosis (DVT), more commonly of the lower limbs, and …

Background Emerging evidence suggests aspirin may be an effective venous
thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis for orthopaedic trauma patients, with fewer bleeding …

Prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) after surgery has traditionally been given
from the time of surgery until hospital discharge, typically ranging from 5-14 days. Recently …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication during and after hospitalization,
yet is a preventable cause of in-hospital death. Without VTE prophylaxis, the overall VTE …

Purpose: Trauma patients are at high risk of VTE. We summarize the efficacy and safety of
LMWH versus UFH for the prevention of VTE in trauma patients. Methods: We searched 6 …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular
condition, after myocardial infarction and stroke. Prophylactic measures in accordance with …

Study Objective To evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of low‐molecular‐weight
heparins (LMWHs) versus other anticoagulants as venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in …

Background One of the settings in which deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower limb and
pelvic veins occurs is prolonged immobilisation in hospital for various surgical and medical …