Effect of extended duration of thromboprophylaxis for medically ill patients

CONCLUSIONS: Extended thromboprophylaxis, especially with LMWH, showed better efficacy in venous thromboembolism reduction with increased risk of major bleeding. The beneficial effect of LMWH with extended timing has also been shown in stroke patients. Overall, extended thromboprophylaxis is associated with a positive net clinical benefit.PMID:37029050 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2023.03.032

Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - April 7, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Xing Wang Yuqi Chen Dingke Wen Chao You Lu Ma Source Type: research