Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3323523 Clinics in Geriatric Medicine 2008 15 Pages PDF
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death after myocardial infarction and stroke in the United States. Recommendations regarding the type and duration of prophylaxis for the various conditions are summarized herein.
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