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- Title:
- 07c_07_14 Thromboprophylaxis and thrombosis
- Description:
- This session starts with an overview of the aetiology behind venous thromboembolism (VTE). It puts into context the health care costs of VTE and emphasises the importance of VTE prevention. It then discusses the risk factors and describes the two types of prophylaxis (mechanical and pharmacological). Each agent available for both prophylactic and therapeutic use is then discussed.
- Hierarchy:
- Anaesthesia (e-LA) > Core Training - Basic Sciences > e-LA Module 07c - Pharmacology > 07 Cardiovascular > 07c_07_14 Thromboprophylaxis and thrombosis
- Author(s):
-
Polly Davies
- Created:
- 6 Jun 2012
- Last Major Update:
- 6 Jun 2012
- Keywords:
- 001-0802, Thromboprophylaxis, DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis, PE, Pulmonary Embolus, 1A02
- Quicklink:
- 001-0802
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- Title:
- 07c_07_14 Thromboprophylaxis and thrombosis
- Description:
- This session starts with an overview of the aetiology behind venous thromboembolism (VTE). It puts into context the health care costs of VTE and emphasises the importance of VTE prevention. It then discusses the risk factors and describes the two types of prophylaxis (mechanical and pharmacological). Each agent available for both prophylactic and therapeutic use is then discussed.
- Hierarchy:
- Anaesthesia (e-LA) > Core Training - Basic Sciences > e-LA Module 07c - Pharmacology > 07 Cardiovascular > 07c_07_14 Thromboprophylaxis and thrombosis
- Author(s):
-
Polly Davies
- Created:
- 6 Jun 2012
- Last Major Update:
- 6 Jun 2012
- Keywords:
- 001-0802, Thromboprophylaxis, DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis, PE, Pulmonary Embolus, 1A02
- Quicklink:
- 001-0802