Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the military patient

Discussion Prompt initiation of anticoagulation reduces symptoms, rates of recurrent VTE and death but treatment must be balanced against the risk of major haemorrhage. Military operations expose personnel to a unique combination of risk factors for VTE and operating in austere environments can increase the challenge of diagnosis, prognostication and management. Furthermore, there are implications for troop attrition, operational readiness and return to work.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Epidemiologic studies, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Pain (neurology), Stroke, Hypertension, Venous thromboembolism, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, Internet Review Source Type: research