[HTML][HTML] Measuring anti–factor Xa activity to monitor low-molecular-weight heparin in obesity: a critical review

G Egan, MHH Ensom - The Canadian journal of hospital pharmacy, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: The choice of whether to monitor anti–factor Xa (anti-Xa) activity in patients
who are obese and who are receiving low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) therapy is …

Disease burden and unmet needs for prevention of venous thromboembolism in medically ill patients in Europe show underutilisation of preventive therapies

H Khoury, S Welner, M Kubin… - Thrombosis and …, 2011 - thieme-connect.com
It was the aim of this review to assess the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and
current practice patterns for VTE prophylaxis among medical patients with acute illness in …

The incidence of deep venous thrombosis in Parkinson's disease

E Afsin, Z Coşgun, R Kurul, ŞA Türkoğlu - Neurological Research, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Venous thromboembolism is one of the causes of sudden death in Parkinson's
Disease (PD). Few studies have investigated the correlation between PD and deep venous …

Postural abnormality as a risk marker for leg deep venous thrombosis in Parkinson's disease

K Yamane, F Kimura, K Unoda, T Hosokawa, T Hirose… - PLoS …, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background Pulmonary thromboembolism is a common cause of death in patients with
autopsy-confirmed Parkinsonism. This study investigated the incidence of leg deep vein …

Effect of compression devices on preventing deep vein thrombosis among adult trauma patients: a systematic review

M Ibrahim, A Ahmed, WY Mohamed… - Dimensions of Critical …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Trauma is the leading cause of death in Americans up to 44 years old each
year. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a significant condition occurring in trauma, and …

“Tap and twist”: preventing deep vein thrombosis in neuroscience patients through foot and ankle range-of-motion exercises

J Palamone, S Brunovsky, M Groth… - Journal of …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Neurosurgical patients tend to have the highest rate of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) rate
among other postsurgical patients. The methods and timing of DVT prevention and treatment …

Venous thromboembolism in neurologic disease

MJ Schneck - Handbook of clinical neurology, 2014 - Elsevier
Patients with neurologic disease are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) because
of relative immobility. They are also at increased risk due to the presence of a …

VTE prophylaxis in pregnant people with chronic physical disability: Data from a physicians survey and the need for guidance

S Kazi, A McLeod, A Berndl - Obstetric Medicine, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background International guidelines recommend risk assessment during the antepartum
and postpartum period to inform VTE prophylaxis. We aimed to evaluate physicians' …

Other physical consequences of disability

J Macfarlane - Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 2013 - Elsevier
Prevention of secondary complications of neurological disease is important in minimizing
impairment and maximizing the long-term activity and participation of individuals. Immobility …

Prolonged thromboprophylaxis with enoxaparin in early neurological rehabilitation

A Lang, C Kienitz, P Wetzel… - Clinical and Applied …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is essential in neurological patients. Little is
known about the optimal duration, efficacy, and safety of prolonged off-label use of low …