Med. Pro Praxi 2009; 6(2): 61-65

Risk factors and prevention of the venous thromboembolism

MUDr. Dalibor Musil Ph.D
Cévní ambulance a Ústav patologické fyziologie LF UP a FN Olomouc

Venous thromboembolism is one of the leading cause of death in industrial countries. The article describes risk factors of the venous thromboembolism in different fields of medicine and shows the possibilities of its prevention.

Keywords: venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, risk factors, prevention, heparin, compression.

Published: May 1, 2009  Show citation

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