Are we preventing VTE in patients with an infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - low adherence to VTE prophylaxis guidelines
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant cause of morbidity, mortality and increased healthcare costs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases risk of thromboembolism, however, there is limited documentation on compliance with VTE prophylaxis guidelines in patients admitted with...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Cogent Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2016.1242247 |