Key result
Pharmacological methods of thromboprophylaxis are effective for preventing venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients but remain currently underused.
Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis is effective for preventing VTE in hospitalized patients but remains underutilized, necessitating guideline-based interventions.
May prompt quality improvement to increase uptake; leaves open optimal implementation strategies in hospitalized patients.
The burden of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized patients is significant and often underestimated. In this article the rationale for thromboprophylaxis is reviewed and rates of VTE in different patient populations considered. The options for pharmacological methods of prophylaxis are outlined and the evidence for their use in specific patient groups is reviewed. Thromboprophylaxis is effective but currently underused. Strategies are being developed to remedy this situation including the development of national guidelines and intervention by the Department of Health.
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Thomas et al. (2006) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism (VTE). Pharmacological methods of thromboprophylaxis was evaluated. Pharmacological methods of thromboprophylaxis are effective for preventing venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients but remain currently underused.
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