Prevalence of Venous Thromboembolism after Immediate Screening in Hip Fracture Patients
Yoon-Vin Kim,
Joo-Hyoun Song,
Young-Wook Lim
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major complication for hip fracture patients, and may exist preoperatively. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of VTE after immediate screening in hip fracture patients.
Materials and Methods
Hip fracture patients with an elevated level of D-dimer underwent screening for VTE using computed tomography (CT) angiography. Anticoagulation treatments were administered preoperatively to patients diagnosed with VTE, followed by … Show more
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