Weight-Adjusted Tinzaparin for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism after Bariatric Surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: Extended thromboprophylaxis with weight-adjusted tinzaparin appears to be a safe strategy after bariatric surgery, with low rates of post-operative VTE and major bleeding. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - August 12, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Tseng EK, Kolesar E, Handa P, Douketis JD, Anvari M, Tiboni M, Crowther MA, Siegal DM Tags: J Thromb Haemost Source Type: research