Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization

Immobilization of the lower leg is associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is an anticoagulant treatment which might be used in adult patients with lower-leg immobilization to prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and its complications. This is an update of t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014-04 (4), p.CD006681
Hauptverfasser:	Testroote, Mark, Stigter, Willem A H, Janssen, Loes, Janzing, Heinrich M J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anticoagulants - adverse effects Anticoagulants - therapeutic use Hemorrhage - chemically induced Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight - adverse effects Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight - therapeutic use Humans Immobilization - adverse effects Leg Injuries - therapy Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Venous Thromboembolism - prevention & control
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