title: Venous thromboembolism in the intensive care unit.
abstract: Venous thromboembolic disease has emerged as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. This article reviews the salient features of venous thromboembolism as they pertain to the critically ill. Emphasis is placed on identifying risk factors, diagnostic strategies, prophylaxis, and treatment of this disorder. Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, both being manifestations of the same disease processes, are considered together in this discussion of venous thromboembolism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Legere
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Dweik
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Arroliga
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy