How to use low-molecular weight heparin for outpatient management of deep vein thrombosis.
Low-molecular weight heparins can be used to treat acute deep vein thrombosis on an outpatient basis, but such use requires careful planning and patient education. We present an algorithm used at the Cleveland Clinic.
Deitcher
S R
SR
Department of Vascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Olin
J W
JW
Bartholomew
J
J
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D000075202:Contraindications; D003663:Decision Trees; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D014859:Warfarin