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Overweight and obese middle-aged women have increased risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly following surgery
Commentary on Parkin L, Sweetland S, Balkwill A, et al.. for the Million Women Study Collaborators. Body mass index, surgery and risk of venous thromboembolism in middle-aged women: a cohort study. Circulation 2012;125:1897–904. Implications for practice and research Obesity is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) including both spontaneous and postoperative events. Further research is needed regarding factors responsible for the increase in postoperative VTE in overweight patients, and whether management should be altered (eg, increased focus on postoperative mobilisation, altered doses ...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - March 8, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: McRae, S. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Obesity (nutrition), Venous thromboembolism, Health education, Obesity (public health), Screening (public health), Smoking, Tobacco use Women ' s health Source Type: research