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2. The efficacy of pneumatic compression stockings in the prevention of pulmonary embolism after cardiac surgery

Author

Ramos, Roque, Salem, Bakr I., De Pawlikowski, Maria P., Coordes, Cordie, Eisenberg, Steven, and Leidenfrost, Ronald

Subjects
Pulmonary embolism -- Prevention, Hosiery -- Health aspects, Health, Prevention, Health aspects
Abstract

Introduction: Pneumatic compression stocking (PCS) devices have been introduced to decrease the incidence of postoperative deep venous thrombosis (DVT). However, their role in the prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism (PE) remains [...]

Published
1996

3. Venous thromboembolism in the intensive care unit: the last frontier for prophylaxis

Author

Goldhaber, Samuel Z.

Subjects
Thromboembolism -- Prevention, Pulmonary embolism -- Prevention, Venous thrombosis -- Prevention, Health, Prevention
Abstract

Pharmacologic measures to prevent venous thromboembolism were first incorporated into the routine practice of general surgeons, urologists, and orthopedics in 1975, when the landmark International Multicenter Trial was published.[1] This [...]

Published
1998

4. Long-term follow-up of ectopic intracardiac Greenfield filter

Author

Rodriguez, Luis F. and Saltiel, Frank S.

Subjects
Pulmonary embolism -- Prevention, Vena cava, Surgery, Health, Prevention
Abstract

Greenfield filter interior vena caval interruption is an effective approach for pulmonary embolism prophylaxis. Serious complications, however, have been documented following migration of these filters. We report a case of [...]

Published
1993

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