Hypercoagulable states and immobilization are known risk factors in the development of DVT after major orthopaedic surgery. However, the added effect of HIV to major orthopaedic surgery in developing DVT is unknown. In addition the benefits of D-dimer screening of patients after major surgery is...
Download PDF ↓Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) collectively referred to as venous thromboembolism (VTE) are a global concern with substantial morbidity and mortality. Symptomatic DVT commonly occur in hospitalized patients with acute medical illnesses. Thromboprophylaxis for DVT is not...
Download PDF ↓Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a known occurrence in patients who have suffered trauma, especially severe trauma. The complication of DVT that makes it a great concern in trauma and orthopaedics is the fact that it occurs in an occult manner only to manifest as a fatal complication in the form of...
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