Cardinal Health

Contents Definitions 4 What is VTE? 5 Prevalence and Cost of VTE 6 What causes VTE? 8 Virchow’s Triad 9 Who is at Risk 10 Risk Assesment 11 Prophylaxis Rates in Hospitals 12 When Do Clots Form? 13 Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management 14 Patient Impact 15 VTE Prevention - Pharmaceutical 17 VTE Prevention - Mechanical 19 Summary 23 VTE Quiz 24 Further Information 25 References 26