Authors: |
Chaudhry, F. S.; Schneck, M. J.; Morales-Vidal, S.; Javaid, F.; Ruland, S |
Article Title: |
Prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with hemorrhagic stroke |
Abstract: |
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are part of the spectrum of venous thromboembolism (VTE). It is one of the most frequent medical complications in stroke patients. The risk of VTE is even higher after hemorrhagic stroke. This article reviews various screening methods, diagnostic techniques, and pharmacologic as well as nonpharmacologic means of preventing VTE after hemorrhagic stroke. |
Journal Title: |
Topics in stroke rehabilitation
|
Volume: |
20 |
Issue: |
2 |
ISSN: |
1074-9357; 1074-9357 |
Publisher: |
Unknown
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Journal Place: |
United States |
Date Published: |
2013 |
Start Page: |
108 |
End Page: |
115 |
Language: |
eng |
DOI/URL: |
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Notes: |
ID: 12911; JID: 9439750; ppublish |