Non-pharmacological Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients

Masotti, Luca and Napoli, Mario Di and Lorenzini, Gianni and Godoy, Daniel Agustin and Cappelli, Roberto and Panigada, Grazia and Bettoni, Niccolò and Landini, Giancarlo (2014) Non-pharmacological Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients. Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal, 2 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2347520X

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Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in acutely ill medical patients. VTE prophylaxis can be assured by pharmacological strategies and, when contraindicated, by non pharmacological measures, such as early mobilization, graduated compression stockings (GCS), intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) or inferior vena caval filters. Literature evidence on non pharmacological VTE prophylaxis lacks and guidelines are not standardized for hospitalized ill medical patients. Much recently randomized clinical trials in patients with stroke and other medical diseases, seem to increase doubts and reduce certainties in this context. In this review we provide information about non pharmacological thromboprophylaxis in acutely hospitalized ill medical patients.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Open Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 14 Jun 2023 10:45
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2024 03:52
URI: http://journal.submissionpages.com/id/eprint/1560

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