Extended vs. standard-duration thromboprophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the leading preventable cause of death in hospitalized patients. The risk of developing VTE remains elevated for up to 90 days after hospitalization [ [1] Spyropoulos A.C. Hussein M. Lin J. Battleman D. Rates of venous thromboembolism occurrence in medical patients among the insured population. Thromb Haemost. 2009; 102: 951-957 PubMed Google Scholar ]. Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing...