Prophylaxis for thromboembolism in hospitalized medical patients
Prophylaxis for thromboembolism in hospitalized medical patients
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DOI:
10.1056/nejmcp067264
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发表时间:
2007-04-05
影响因子:
158.5
通讯作者:
Francis, Charles W.
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作者:
Francis, Charles W.
ForewordThisJournalfeature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the author's clinical recommendations.StageA 62-year-old man is admitted with fever, cough, and dyspnea. He is weak, appears to be dehydrated, and has purulent sputum. His temperature is 39.2°C, respirations 22, and blood pressure 128/69 mm Hg. There are crackles over the left lower lung field, and chest radiography shows a density in the left lower lobe that is consistent with pneumonia. Should thromboprophylaxis be provided? If so, in what form?The Clinical ProblemVenous thromboembolism is a frequent cause of preventable illness and death in hospitalized patients. About 25% of all cases of venous thromboembolism are associated with hospitalization,1,2and 50 . . .