Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2878367 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
A considerable number (13%) of cardiac surgery patients develop otherwise silent DVT despite maximal thromboprophylaxis. Aggressive mechanical and pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis in this population appears safe and indicated. Whether routine postoperative DVS screening alters patients' outcomes and is cost effective remains undefined, but should be considered in case of a complicated-prolonged postoperative course.
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Authors
Thomas A. MD, Laura MS, Milo C. MD, Robert H. PhD,