Unfractionated Heparin Dosing in Obesity for Thromboprophylaxis: A Literature Review
It has been well established that venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk is higher in patients with obesity and that standard thromboprophylaxis doses are possibly subtherapeutic.1 Guidelines on VTE prophylaxis state further research is needed on weight based dose adjustments in extreme body weights and offer no recommendations as of yet for the best dosing strategy. Weight […]
