Management and prevention of venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism constitutes a major cause of illness and death in this community. Awareness of the clinical circumstances predisposing to thrombosis, together with their appropriate prophylaxis and management, is important for general medical practice. While conventional heparin and warfarin...

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Published in:	Australian family physician Vol. 19; no. 8; p. 1249
Main Authors:	Coughlin, P B, Salem, H H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Australia 01-08-1990
Subjects:	Anticoagulants - administration & dosage Anticoagulants - pharmacokinetics Anticoagulants - therapeutic use Clinical Protocols Humans Risk Factors Thromboembolism - drug therapy Thromboembolism - etiology Thromboembolism - prevention & control
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Summary:	Venous thromboembolism constitutes a major cause of illness and death in this community. Awareness of the clinical circumstances predisposing to thrombosis, together with their appropriate prophylaxis and management, is important for general medical practice. While conventional heparin and warfarin remain important in these situations, new modes of use of these drugs and a variety of newer agents are gaining recognition.
ISSN:	0300-8495