TY - JOUR T1 - Management and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism Including Surgery and the Pregnant State JF - Ochsner Journal JO - Ochsner J SP - 23 LP - 29 VL - 4 IS - 1 AU - Steven B. Deitelzweig Y1 - 2002/12/21 UR - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/4/1/23.abstract N2 - As the spectrum of venous thromboembolic disease states demanding both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic prophylactic modalities continues to expand, the determination of the appropriate preventive regimen is of paramount importance. As a consensus develops regarding the clinical efficacy and safety of various antithrombotics for medical, surgical, and pregnant patients, clinicians must rely on existing evidence. For many populations, a definitive statement is difficult due to the heterogeneity of available study parameters. The development of a risk stratification may help to identify patients who will benefit from prophylaxis. ER -