Population
Patients at risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly bedridden patients
Design
Review
Key result
The anatomical structure of the soleal vein and its reliance on muscle pumping make it a primary site for deep vein thrombosis formation in bedridden patients.
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May inform targeted DVT prevention in bedridden patients; leaves open prospective validation of soleal-focused strategies.
Understanding the anatomical features of lower limb deep veins highlights the soleal vein as a primary site for thrombus formation in bedridden patients, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention.
Ro et al. (2017) conducted a review in Venous Thromboembolism. Anatomical features of deep veins of lower limbs was evaluated. The anatomical structure of the soleal vein and its reliance on muscle pumping make it a primary site for deep vein thrombosis formation in bedridden patients.