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Article: New findings from Harvard University in the area of deep vein thrombosis published.
- Article from:
- Heart Disease Weekly
- Article date:
- November 15, 2009
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According to recent research from the United States, "We compared 315 patients with deep vein thrombosis who underwent major orthopedic surgery with 618 who underwent general surgery in a prospective registry of consecutive ultrasound-confirmed deep vein thrombosis patients. Orthopedic patients had fewer indwelling central venous catheters (14.0% vs. 46.4%, P
"Extremity discomfort (43.5% vs. 30.3%, P
The researchers concluded: "Despite having fewer comorbid conditions, orthopedic patients with deep vein thrombosis remain particularly vulnerable to calf deep vein thrombosis. Rates of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis were inadequate."
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