Methods: In this cross sectional study, patients older than 18 years who were hospitalized in
the ICU of Imam Hossein educational Hospital, Tehran, Iran, for≥ 2 days, during August …

Background Data on prevalence rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in different patient
populations are scarce. Most studies on this topic focus on older patients or patients with …

Introduction Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are a risk group to develop thrombosis and/or
thromboembolism. The purpose of this study was to analyze the frequency and localization …

Background Brain tumor patients undergoing craniotomy are significantly associated with
the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE), while the contributing factors remains …

Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major problem in the intensive care unit (ICU)
patients, especially in Western countries. However, because the incidence of DVT in Asia …

The prediction of risks and the predisposing factors that lead to the formation of blood clots,
using appropriate clinical examination is crucial to the treatment of thrombosis. It is important …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of squat exercises performed
in toilet-using postures on the blood flow velocity of the lower extremities for the prevention …

Inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) have been used clinically for approximately 45 y, but only a
few studies of these devices have involved intensive care unit (ICU) patients who were …

Purpose The need for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis is well accepted in the
intensive care unit (ICU) and supported by a variety of guideline recommendations. Several …

Background: Critically ill patients are at high risk for developing DVT. The prevalence of DVT
and PE is underestimated in the ICU, as it is often clinically silent, especially in sedated and …