The activated serine protease factor Xa is a promising target for new anticoagulants. After
studies on naturally occurring factor Xa inhibitors indicated that such agents could be …

Introduction The concept of fast-track surgery (enhanced recovery programs) has been
evolved and been documented to be successful by decreasing length of stay, morbidity and …

The success of trials that have shown net clinical benefits of antithrombotic drugs as well as
the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in an ageing population have led to …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) is one of the leading causes of preventable cardiovascular disease in the …

Four phase III studies compared oral rivaroxaban with subcutaneous enoxaparin for the
prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or …

Background Trauma is a leading causes of death and disability in young people. Venous
thromboembolism (VTE) is a principal cause of death. Trauma patients are at high risk of …

Background Various beneficial effects derived from neuraxial blocks have been reported.
However, it is unclear whether these effects have an influence on perioperative mortality and …

Importance Retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters were designed to provide temporary
protection from pulmonary embolism, sparing patients from long-term complications of …

The incidence of venous thrombosis (VTE) varies by race, with African‐Americans having
over 5‐fold greater incidence than Asian‐ancestry populations, and an intermediate risk for …

OBJECTIVE: Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is characterized by
combined stenoses of the principal pathways of extracranial venous drainage, including the …