Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Who, when and what?
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Who, when and what?
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Who, when and what?
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Current Rates of <strong>Prophylaxis</strong><br />
ENDORSE Study<br />
• Large international trial; 32 countries<br />
• 68 183 patients; 358 hospitals<br />
• Risk for VTE common : 52% patients<br />
- 64% surgical cases & 42% medical cases<br />
• Only 59% surgical patients <strong>and</strong> 40% medical<br />
at risk patients received prophylaxis<br />
Cohen AT, et al. Lancet 2008: 371:387-94
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