title: [Thromboembolism prevention in surgical medicine: heparin or heparin-dihydroergotamine?].
abstract: This review summarizes clinical studies on prevention of venous thromboembolism by heparin or heparin and dihydroergotamine. Advantages and disadvantages of both drugs are described. The value of low-dose-heparin can no longer be seriously disputed. Up to now, however, there is no clear evidence that heparin-dihydroergotamine improves the efficacy and reduces the frequency of complications. The later drug is a new approach still under investigation.
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004087:Dihydroergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; C031388:heparin-dihydergot; D004087:Dihydroergotamine; D006493:Heparin
vernacular_title: Thromboembolieprophylaxe in der operativen Medizin: Heparin oder Heparin-Dihydroergotamin?