Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Combined IPC & Pharmalogical Prophylaxis for Prevention of VTE
The Cochrane Collaboration
Compared to compression alone, compression plus anticoagulant clearly decreased the incidence of both symptomatic pulmonary embolism and DVT (in high-risk patients)…Read Full Article
Identifying High Risk Patients for VTE after Surgery
Annals of Surgery
Thirty-day VTE risk after outpatient surgery can be quantified using a weighted risk index, which identifies a high-risk subgroup of patients with…Read Full Article
Thromboprophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery
James Muntz, MD, FACP – American Journal of Orthopedics
Extended- duration VTE prophylaxis for 28 to 35 days reduces risk for late VTE by up to 70%…Read Full Article
Analysis of Combined Thermal, Compression, DVT Preventative Therapy
ThermoTek, Inc.
(DVT) rates can be further reduced by utilizinf a combination therapy of both antithrombotic agents as well as intermittent pneumatic leg compression…Read Full Article
Venous Thromboembolism Risk Factor Assessment
Jospeh A. Caprini, MD
VTE Risk and suggested prophylaxis for surgical patients…Read Full Article
Thrombosis Risk Assessment as a Guide to Quality Patient Care
Joseph A. Caprini, MD
VTE is a serious complication that is frequently encountered in medical and surgical practice. Approximately 2 million people each year…Read Full Article
Recommendations for Preventing VTE in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip & Knee Arthoplasty
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The AAOP has published a set of guidelines for preventing venous thromboembolic disease in…Read Full Article
Venous Thrombombolism in the Outpatient Setting
Frederick A. Spencer, MD, et al.
More VTEs were diagnosed in the 3 months following hospitalization that during hospitalization. Efforts to improve…Read Full Article