Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism

L Robertson, LE Jones - Cochrane Database of Systematic …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) have been shown to be effective and
safe in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE). They may also be effective for the initial …

Bed rest versus early ambulation with standard anticoagulation in the management of deep vein thrombosis: a meta-analysis

Z Liu, X Tao, Y Chen, Z Fan, Y Li - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Bed rest has been considered as the cornerstone of management of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) for a long time, though it is not evidence-base, and there is growing …

Prevention of venous thromboembolism

M Pini, AC Spyropoulos - Seminars in thrombosis and …, 2006 - thieme-connect.com
Patients with clinical conditions such as surgery, trauma, and acute medical illness have a
transiently increased risk of venous thromboembolism and merit consideration for adequate …

Treatment of superficial vein thrombosis to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: a systematic review

IM Wichers, M Di Nisio, HR Buller… - Haematologica, 2005 - haematologica.org
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the
evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCT) concerning the efficacy and safety of …

The impact of risk assessment on the implementation of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in foot and ankle surgery

NP Saragas, PNF Ferrao, E Saragas… - Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2014 - Elsevier
Background The purpose of this prospective study was to determine whether the more
frequently quoted procedure and patient specific risk factors have any impact in the …

The effect of mobilisation of patients during treatment of thromboembolic disorders with low-molecular-weight heparin.

H Partsch, B Kechavarz, H Köhn… - International Angiology: a …, 1997 - europepmc.org
The effect of mobilisation of patients during treatment of thromboembolic disorders with low-molecular-weight
heparin. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org Europe PMC …

The impact of national guidelines for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism on the complications of arthroplasty of the lower limb

SS Jameson, A Bottle, A Malviya… - The Journal of Bone …, 2010 - boneandjoint.org.uk
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) produces recommendations on
appropriate treatment within the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales. The …

Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers

MJ Clarke, C Broderick, S Hopewell… - Cochrane database …, 2021 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Air travel might increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It has been
suggested that wearing compression stockings might reduce this risk. This is an update of …

Low molecular weight heparins: are they superior to unfractionated heparins to prevent and to treat deep vein thrombosis?

B Boneu - Thrombosis research, 2000 - Elsevier
In many countries, low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) have replaced unfractionated
heparin (UH) for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. The present paper …

Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism

S Kakkos, G Kirkilesis, JA Caprini… - Cochrane database …, 2022 - cochranelibrary.com
Background It is generally assumed by practitioners and guideline authors that combined
modalities (methods of treatment) are more effective than single modalities in preventing …