Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis
- Match prophylaxis to setting + bleeding risk
- Hospital: LMWH commonly preferred
- Surgery: drug ± mechanical prophylaxis
- Orthopedic surgery may use DOAC/LMWH/aspirin
- Early ambulation still matters
- Avoid anticoagulant if bleeding risk is prohibitive
- Duration depends on procedure/risk
Use at a glance
- Match prophylaxis to setting + bleeding risk
Treatment options
- Surgery: drug ± mechanical prophylaxis
- Orthopedic surgery may use DOAC/LMWH/aspirin
Practical pearls
- Hospital: LMWH commonly preferred
- Early ambulation still matters
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid anticoagulant if bleeding risk is prohibitive
- Duration depends on procedure/risk
Self-check
- What is commonly preferred for hospital VTE prophylaxis?
LMWH. - When is anticoagulant VTE prophylaxis avoided?
When bleeding risk is prohibitive.
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