Deep Vein Thrombosis
New deep vein thrombosis study findings recently were reported by J.D. Douketis and co-researchers
Published in Blood Weekly, October 16th, 2008
"Purpose of review To demonstrate that venous thromboembolism is an important and common problem in hospitalized medical patients; to outline anticoagulant prophylaxis management options and the evidence for efficacy and safety; and to identify medical patients in whom anticoagulant prophylaxis should be considered. Recent findings In at-risk medical patients who do not receive anticoagulant prophylaxis, the incidence of deep vein thrombosis is 10.5-14.9%," scientists in Hamilton, Canada report.
"Prophylaxis with low-dose anticoagulant therapy confers a 57% reduction in the risk for symptomatic pulmonary embolism (relative risk, 0.43; 95% confidence interval:...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2008-10-16)
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