Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2978847 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
One third of VTE events occurred after discharge. Postoperative VTE incidence was correlated with increasing Caprini scores. Patients in the high risk group had an incidence of 10.3%. Elevated scores may warrant extended chemoprophylaxis for patients after discharge.
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Authors
Krista J. MD, Philip D. MD, MPH, Liam P. BS, Douglas G. BS, Pamela RN, MEd, David MD, Hiran C. MBBS, Virginia R. MD,