Low-molecular-weight heparin for venous thromboembolism.
For prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism, low-molecular-weight heparin is as effective as standard, unfractionated heparin and has fewer adverse effects. Moreover, selected patients can use it at home.
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Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight