What constitutes high risk for venous thromboembolism? Determining an appropriate threshold to initiate prophylaxis

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Authors

Benjamin G Mittman · Case Western Reserve University

Bo Hu · Duke University

Phuc Le · Cleveland Clinic

Matthew A. Pappas · Cleveland Clinic

Aaron Hamilton · Cleveland Clinic

Michael B. Rothberg · Cleveland Clinic

Abstract

To improve the efficiency of prophylaxis and standardize care, guidelines should explicitly quantify the high risk of VTE using a standardized probability threshold range.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2026.02.004

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