Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related critical illness and acute illness
are associated with a risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Objective: These evidence …

Prophylactic inferior vena cava filters (pIVCFs) for the prevention of pulmonary embolism
(PE) are controversial. Current practice guidelines (EAST and ACCP) are based on the …

Methods: All patients admitted to an academic level I Trauma Center between 2000 and
2007 with blunt or penetrating injuries were selected for inclusion in this study. Patients who …

BACKGROUND: More elderly trauma patients are identified with preinjury use of
clopidogrel, aspirin, or warfarin (CAW). The purpose of this study was to determine whether …

Our purpose was to determine the incidence and risk factors associated with in-hospital
venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage …

Background: Patients with traumatic injuries possess a high risk of developing deep venous
thrombosis (DVT), thus the need for appropriate prophylaxis. Patients with head injuries …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE)—deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism—is a
common cause of morbidity and mortality. The mainstay of VTE prophylaxis and therapy is …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a relatively common and well-described condition,
affecting approximately 1–2% of the general population. VTE can lead to significant …

Background: Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis (PTP) is frequently withheld, begun late, or
interrupted in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The purpose of this study was to …

Background Critically ill trauma patients with severe injuries are at high risk for venous
thromboembolism (VTE) and bleeding simultaneously. Currently, the optimal VTE …