<unk><unk>  (VTE) is a disease associated with morbidity and mortality; therefore, thromboprophylaxis is indicated among specific categories of patients at elevated risk for VTE.  VTE prophylaxis can be either pharmacological through the administration of medications such as low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) or fondaparinux among others, or mechanical through intermittent pneumatic compression or elastic stockings.  The decision to administer VTE prophylaxis, the duration, and the choice of prophylaxis depend on the reason for hospitalization such as medical illness, non orthopedic surgery, or orthopedic surgery, as well as on the estimated risks of subsequent VTE and bleeding.
Venous thromboembolism prevention
Deep vein thrombosis prevention
Stent thrombosis prevention
Aphthous ulcer prevention
Deep vein thrombosis treatment
Oral candidiasis prevention
Pneumonia prevention
Stroke ischemic treatment