Journal article
Weight-adjusted tinzaparin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in bariatric surgery patients weighing 160 kg or more
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Bariatric surgery patients experience an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), however, the optimal dose of low-molecular-weight heparin for VTE prophylaxis remains uncertain. Currently, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton utilizes a weight-adjusted tinzaparin dosage (50 to 75 units/kg rounded to nearest pre-filled syringe) for postoperative VTE prophylaxis.
OBJECTIVES: This study analyzed the safety of weight-adjusted …
Authors
Li A; Eshaghpour A; Tseng EK; Douketis JD; Anvari M; Tiboni M; Siegal DM; Ikesaka RT; Crowther MA
Journal
Thrombosis Research, Vol. 198, , pp. 1–6
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.thromres.2020.11.021
ISSN
0049-3848