Absolute contraindications: *Active internal bleeding or DIC *Recent cerebrovascular event (including TIA) *Recent neurosurgery or intracranial trauma (<3 months) *Absolute contraindication to anticoagulation Relative contraindications: *Recent CPR, major surgery, obstetrical…

Fig. 1 Prevalence of carotid plaques in patients with unprovoked and secondary DVT and in the control subjects [8] Subsequently, three studies have provided further evidence in support of the…

Fig. 1 Planar perfusion scintigraphy in anterior-posterior projection showing a classic segmental wedge-shaped perfusion defect Only a few years after the introduction of perfusion scintigraphy supplemental ventilation scintigraphy was introduced…

Fig. 1 PRISMA flow diagram of systematic review evaluating the role of neuromuscular stimulation in venous disease 4 Physical Parameters Comparison between trials is hindered by variations in protocols and…

Fig. 1 Panel A:schematic report of changes in DVT incidence in ICU after introduction of heparin prophylaxis. Panel B ICU patients with DVT have a longer duration of mechanical ventilation,…

Compound Dosage Bemiparin 115 IU/Kg/od Dalteparin 200 IU/Kg/od Enoxaparin 100 IU/kg/bid or 150 IU/kg/od Nadroparina 90 IU/Kg/bid or 180 IU/kg/od Reviparin 100 IU/Kg/bid Tinzaparin 175 IU/Kg/od Although in clinical practice UFH has virtually been replaced by LMWHs, we…

Fig. 1 Cumulative incidence of recurrent VTE after the first episode of DVT and/or PE. The incidence of recurrent VTE after discontinuing anticoagulation is twice as high in patients with…

Drug Primary mode of action Metabolism and platelet inhibition Platelet inhibition Dosing Aspirin COX-1 inhibition Prodrug Irreversible Once daily Clopidogrel P2Y12 receptor antagonism Prodrug Irreversible Once daily Prasugrel P2Y12 receptor…

Fig. 1 Virchow’s triad. Rudolph Virchow proposed three major factors that promote abnormal blood clotting 2 Epidemiology Currently, VTE incidence for patients under the age of 18 years is roughly…

Fig. 1 Macroscopic findings: the origin of a thrombus in the popliteal vein (arrow) Fig. 2 Macroscopic findings: pulmonary embolism Usually, the starting point of emboli are leg deep veins,…