Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2720365 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Anticoagulant prophylaxis is effective for preventing all catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis in patients with central venous catheters. The effectiveness for preventing symptomatic venous thromboembolism, including pulmonary embolism, remains uncertain.
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Authors
Angelia MD, MPH, Suman MD, MS, Thomas MD, Gary PhD,