Venous thromboembolism risk among hospitalized patients: Magnitude of the risk is staggering

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for venous thromboembolism among hospitalized cancer patients

✍ Alok A. Khorana; Charles W. Francis; Eva Culakova; Nicole M. Kuderer; Gary H. Ly 📂 Article 📅 2007 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 136 KB

## Abstract ## BACKGROUND. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) contributes to morbidity and mortality in cancer patients and is a frequent complication of anticancer therapy. In the current study, the frequency, risk factors, and trends associated with VTE were examined among hospitalized cancer patients

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for

Frequency, risk factors, and trends for venous thromboembolism among hospitalized cancer patients

✍ Miriam Lopez Gomez; Cesar Gomez-Raposo; Francisco Lobo Samper 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 39 KB

Frequency, Risk Factors, and Trends for Venous Thromboembolism Among Hospitalized Cancer Patients I n a recent issue of Cancer, Khorana et al. 1 concluded that venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are an increasingly frequent complication of hospitalization in cancer patients. We strongly agree with

Reply to Frequency, Risk Factors, and Tr

Reply to Frequency, Risk Factors, and Trends for Venous Thromboembolism Among Hospitalized Cancer Patients

✍ Alok A. Khorana; Charles W. Francis; Gary H. Lyman 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 39 KB

Frequency, Risk Factors, and Trends for Venous Thromboembolism Among Hospitalized Cancer Patients I n a recent issue of Cancer, Khorana et al. 1 concluded that venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) are an increasingly frequent complication of hospitalization in cancer patients. We strongly agree with

Risk of venous thromboembolism in hospit

Risk of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients with peripherally inserted central catheters

✍ Bob L. Lobo; Georgeta Vaidean; Joyce Broyles; Anne B. Reaves; Ronald I. Shorr 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 89 KB

## Abstract ## BACKGROUND: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are increasingly used in hospitalized patients. The benefit can be offset by complications such as upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). ## METHODS: Retrospective study of patients who received a PICC while hospita

Estimated annual numbers of US acute-car

Estimated annual numbers of US acute-care hospital patients at risk for venous thromboembolism

✍ Frederick A. Anderson Jr; Maxim Zayaruzny; John A. Heit; Dogan Fidan; Alexander 📂 Article 📅 2007 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 199 KB

## Abstract Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major US health problem. However, the total number of US inpatients who are at risk for VTE is unknown. Our objective was to estimate the number of US acute‐care hospital inpatients who were at risk for VTE according to criteria established by the Seven

The risk of venous thromboembolism is in

The risk of venous thromboembolism is increased throughout the course of malignant glioma : An evidence-based review

✍ L. Connie Marras; William H. Geerts; James R. Perry 📂 Article 📅 2000 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 85 KB 👁 2 views

## BACKGROUND. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) frequently complicates the course of patients with cancer, and there is evidence to suggest that patients with brain tumors are at particularly high risk. The objective of this methodology-based literature review was to quantify the rate of incidence of