VTE (Venous thromboembolism) Prophylaxis

It is thus recommended that low molecular weight heparins that have been identified in evidence-based medical reports be administered to patients with venous thromboembolism

Several risk factors have been identified to help a healthcare professional to determine whether a certain patient should be given prophylactic treatment for venous thromboembolism . It is a standard procedure to administer anticoagulants to patients who underwent orthopedic surgery . For other surgical patients of non-orthopedic nature , these individuals are classified based on their possible risk of forming thrombi and those who are at medium- or high-risk

are thus given prophylactic treatment for venous thromboembolism . For hospital patients of any other acute health dis may also be susceptible to develop venous thrombi . It has been estimated that hospitalization of a patient may increase the risk for developing venous thromboembolism by 8-fold (Heit et al , 2000 . Specific acute illnesses that are commonly associated with extended periods of bed rest include stroke , as well as heart and respiratory diseases . These medical conditions are characterized by a significant reduction in the mobility of the patient thus providing a great chance of developing venous thrombi . In addition , advanced age , level of obesity and inherent coagulation diss also influence the chances of developing venous thromboembolism . Cancer patients have been reported to be at a higher risk for venous thromboembolism than non-cancer patients and this disease has been identified as a second cause for the mortality of cancer patients

Prophylactic treatment for venous thromboembolism is thus an important procedure that should be considered when caring for hospitalized patients . This condition is both treatable and preventable and it could decrease complications among patients who are being treated for other diseases . Although the signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism remain elusive , a number of predictors may be employed in to determine whether a patient should...