GRP-052 Does an Increase in the Use of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Thromboprophylaxis Correspond to a Decrease in the Incidence of Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism?

Abstract

BackgroundVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication of hospital admission. Pulmonary Embolism (PE) accounts for 5–10% of deaths in hospitalised patients and is the most common cause of preventable hospital...