title: The reply.
authors: Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Mich.
authors: Paul D
authors: PD
authors: Stein
authors: Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Mich; Department of Research, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, Mich.
authors: Fadi
authors: F
authors: Matta
mesh_terms: D016638:Critical Illness; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000628:therapy*