title: Overweight and obese middle-aged women have increased risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly following surgery.
abstract: Implications for practice and research: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) including both spontaneous and postoperative events. Further research is needed regarding factors responsible for the increase in postoperative VTE in overweight patients, and whether management should be altered (eg, increased focus on postoperative mobilisation,altered doses of prophylactic anticoagulants, lower threshold for starting prophylactic anticoagulation for minor surgical procedures). Weight loss prior to surgery may reduce risk of venous thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Haematology, SA Pathology, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McRae