Thromboprophylaxis

Br J Hosp Med. 1993;49(10):720-1, 724-6.

Abstract

Thromboembolic disease causes significant morbidity and mortality. This article evaluates those patients at risk and the thromboprophylactic strategies that may be employed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / pharmacology
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Bandages
  • Decision Trees
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / pharmacology
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Hospital Mortality
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Risk Factors
  • Thromboembolism / drug therapy
  • Thromboembolism / epidemiology
  • Thromboembolism / prevention & control*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / methods*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents