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Titel:

Primary prevention of venous thromboembolism in long-term care: identifying and managing the risk.

Dokumenttyp:
Journal Article
Autor(en):
Haas, S; Spyropoulos, AC
Abstract:
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant, but underestimated, cause of morbidity and mortality in long-term care settings. VTE risk increases significantly with age and is further increased by comorbidities common to this group; however, advancing age and limited mobility alone are insufficient to warrant pharmacological prophylaxis. Recognizing those at increased VTE risk during an acute illness is crucial for appropriate and timely prophylaxis. Warfarin is used for the long-term secondar...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost
Jahr:
2008
Band / Volume:
14
Heft / Issue:
2
Seitenangaben Beitrag:
149-58
Sprache:
eng
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1177/1076029607311779
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18372276
Print-ISSN:
1076-0296
TUM Einrichtung:
Institut für Experimentelle Onkologie und Therapieforschung
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