Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism) is common in hospitalised patients .It is estimated that half of all the hospitalised patients are at increased risk for VTE. In fact, pulmonary embolism remains one of the most common preventable cause of hospital deaths. Effective prophylactic strategies reduce both symptomatic & asymptomatic VTE related events. This topic reviews the preventive strategies for VTE in patients hospitalised for different conditions.
Highlights
Dear Editor, Venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism) is common in hospitalised patients .It is estimated that half of all the hospitalised patients are at increased risk for VTE
Patients are divided into two groups: low bleeding risk & high bleeding risk
In patients with heparin induced thrombocytopenia, fondaparinux is preferred For patients with high risk of bleeding, mechanical methods in the form of intermittent pneumatic compression devices, graduated compression stockings or venous foot pumps are used
Summary
Dear Editor, Venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism) is common in hospitalised patients .It is estimated that half of all the hospitalised patients are at increased risk for VTE. In patients who do not have high risk for VTE, pharmacological prophylaxis is not warranted. In patients who are at high risk for VTE, bleeding risk is assessed. Patients are divided into two groups: low bleeding risk & high bleeding risk.
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