Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism after Hospital Discharge in Internal Medicine: Findings from the Observational FADOI-NoTEVole Study

Background and Aim Post-discharge prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a challenging issue in patients hospitalised in Internal Medicine Units (IMUs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and the factors associated with post-discharge prophylaxis for VTE in IMUs. Methods Multi-centre, retrospective study including consecutive patients who were admitted for any cause and discharged from an IMU. Results Overall, 3,740...