Rate of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during the care continuum in patients with acute ischemic stroke in the United States

Conclusions:
Approximately 1% of patients with AIS experienced symptomatic in-hospital and/or post-discharge DVT/PE. Although 46% received prophylaxis in-hospital, only 6% received prophylaxis in the outpatient setting. This highlights the need for sustained thromboprophylaxis prescribing across the continuum of care.

Source: BMC Neurology - February 8, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Alpesh AminJay LinStephen ThompsonDaniel Wiederkehr Source Type: research