title: DVT prophylaxis in the perioperative setting.
abstract: In last month's BJPB, Agnes Arnold discussed the pathophysiology of deep vein thrombosis and suggested ways that the risk could be reduced, particularly with respect to DVTs resulting from endothelial damage in surgery. In this, the second of a two-part series, Agnes continues by looking at hypercoagulability of blood and venous stasis and the impact of these conditions on the risk of DVT.
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants