title: Antithrombotic prophylaxis in the middle East.
abstract: Several factors have been proposed to explain the persistence of a high incidence of venous thromboembolism worldwide with its associated morbidity and mortality. Underutilization of anticoagulants and failure of adherence to thromboprophylaxis guidelines are emerging global health concerns. We herein review this alarming observation with special emphasis on the Middle East region. We also discuss strategies that could help control this increasingly reported problem.
authors.affiliation: American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arnaout
authors.forename: Hanady R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Samaha
authors.forename: Julien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Succar
authors.forename: Imad
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bou-Akl
authors.forename: Khaled M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Musallam
authors.forename: Ali T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Taher