title: Low-molecular-weight heparin in the treatment of venous thromboembolism.
abstract: The low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) have been evaluated in the prevention and treatment of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. LMWHs have been found to be safe and effective in this clinical setting and have advantages over unfractionated heparin. These advantages include less serious and less frequent therapeutic complications. The favorable pharmacokinetic profile of LMWHs compared with heparin has allowed for safe, effective, and convenient treatment of patients with venous thromboembolism. Use of LMWHs ultimately results in considerable cost savings for the health care system.
authors.affiliation: University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Hull
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Pineo
mesh_terms: D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality
chemical_list: D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; D006493:Heparin