Real-life use of thromboprophylaxis in patients hospitalized for pulmonary disorders: A single-center retrospective study

Background. Underuse of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized medical patients is still common worldwide. Little is known about the use of thromboprophylaxis in patients with pulmonary diseases in everyday hospital practice.Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the use of pharmacological prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in real-life patients with pulmonary diseases.Material and Methods. In this retrospective study, 2 validated...