Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Cancer Patients
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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a common disease, comprising the life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE) and its precursor deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In view of the clinically silent nature of VTE; the incidence, prevalence and mortality rates are probably under estimated (Kniffin et al., 1994). Although VTE is a common disease, fortunately it is preventable; identifying high risk patients and the application of suitable prophylactic measures is the best way to decrease the incidence of VTE and its associated complications. Using unfractionated heparin (UFH), the rate of radiologically detected DVT was reduced by 67% without significant bleeding complications (Belch et al., 1981).
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