[Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis].
Venous thromboembolism is a common and frequent complication of hospitalized patients. Some venous thromboembolisms may be subclinical, while others present as symptomatic deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism. Venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism contribute significantly to inhospital morbidity and mortality. The risk of venous thromboembolism is aggravated by dispositional and/or expositional risk factors. In patients at intermediate or high risk of venous thromboembolism, additional pharmacological thromboembolism prophylaxis becomes mandatory.
Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Aachen, Germany. bdohmen@ukaachen.de
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D000758:Anesthesia; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin