title: [Strategies for prevention of pulmonary embolism during at-risk surgeries and in the medical environment].
abstract: Pulmonary embolus is a significant aspect of thromboembolic venous disease which globally is the third most important cardiovascular disorder. There are several methods of primary prevention to decrease morbidity and mortality related to this disease. This article consists of a review of the most current methods of prophylaxis followed by practical recommendations for surgical, medical and obstetric patients.
authors.affiliation: Lilly Research Laboratories, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46295-2201, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Leclerc
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012306:Risk; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications*