Prevention of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized medical patients: addressing some practical questions

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To demonstrate that venous thromboembolism is an important and common problem in hospitalized medical patients; to outline anticoagulant prophylaxis management options and the evidence for efficacy and safety; and to identify medical patients in whom anticoagulant prophylaxis should be considered. RECENT FINDINGS: In at-risk medical patients who do not receive anticoagulant prophylaxis, the incidence of deep vein thrombosis …