PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Steven B. Deitelzweig
TI  - Management and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism Including Surgery and the Pregnant State
DP  - 2002 Dec 21
TA  - Ochsner Journal
PG  - 23--29
VI  - 4
IP  - 1
4099  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/4/1/23.short
4100  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/4/1/23.full
SO  - Ochsner J2002 Dec 21; 4
AB  - 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.