DVT and VTE Information – VTE Prevention

Posted by Anna on January 27, 2009 , No comment

Despite the use of today’s preventive measures, VTE still happens. It’s still the monkey on your back.

For many post–orthopedic surgical patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant health risk. VTE consists of 2 potentially life–threatening conditions :
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)

These conditions can lead to long-term complications.

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