Abstract:OBJECTIVES: This study examined VTE prophylaxis and VTE risk reduction and readmission in a cohort of hospitalized medically ill patients in the real-world clinical setting during hospitalization and post discharge. METHODS: This 5-year retrospective study used linked outpatient files from MarketScan ® Commercial and Medicare Supplemental databases, thereby providing continuity of therapy through hospitalization and post-discharge. Patients were categorized into prophylaxis and non-prophylaxis groups based on … Show more
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