title: Low-molecular-weight heparin for venous thromboembolism.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Schafer
mesh_terms: D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight