Venous thromboembolism risk factor assessment and prophylaxis.

Phlebology

University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Cardiovascular Center, SPC 5463, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5867, USA.

Published: October 2010

Venous thromboembolism is a common and potentially preventable disease in hospitalized patients. Risk assessment and prophylaxis is also an important quality of care measure. Herein, we discuss the negative impact of VTE on surgical patients, review the risk factors for VTE, the risk assessment tools, available prophylaxis, and then summarize the use of biomarkers for VTE diagnosis.

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