Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Patients with hip or knee arthroplasty are at a particularly high risk for venous thromboembolism. However, these events are highly preventable. For thromboprophylaxis we recommend combined mechanical (compression stockings, intermittent pneumatic compression or venous foot compression) and pharmaco...
Main Authors: | Mario Ponikvar, Nina Vene, Alenka Mavri, Anja Boc, Samo K.Fokter |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Slovenian Medical Association
2010-03-01
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Series: | Zdravniški Vestnik |
Online Access: | http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/236 |
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