Clinical overview of venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses two vascular conditions that are of significant importance, namely deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is also the most common cause of PE. Medical and surgical patients, and individuals who are at increased risk of developing VTE thro...

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Published in:South Africa Pharmaceutical Journal 2020-12, Vol.87 (6), p.9
Main Authors: Schellack, G, Modau, T, Schellack, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Anticoagulants
Blood clots
Cancer therapies
Catheters
Health sciences
Heart attacks
Injuries
Patients
Pulmonary embolisms
Risk factors
Surgery
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
Trauma
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompasses two vascular conditions that are of significant importance, namely deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is also the most common cause of PE. Medical and surgical patients, and individuals who are at increased risk of developing VTE through a variety of factors, require adequate thromboprophylaxis. Primary and secondary prevention, as well as the definitive treatment of VTE, are accomplished through the use of a variety of anticoagulant drugs. This article attempts to provide an overview of VTE, and its prevention and treatment.
ISSN:2221-5875
2220-1017