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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Risk Assessment<br />
• Patient- related risk factors<br />
- age, previous history VTE, immobility, underlying<br />
malignancy, pregnancy, oestrogen replacement<br />
therapy, obesity, underlying hereditary thrombophilic<br />
state, underlying inflammatory bowel disease, HIV<br />
• Procedure- related risk factors<br />
- duration of procedure, degree of tissue damage,<br />
degree immobility post surgery, nature surgical procedure<br />
S Afr Med J 2009; 99: 467- 473
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