Safety of Venous Thromboembolism Pharmacological Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (VISCOUS Study)

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Authors

Fatema Alrashed · Kuwait University

Fatema Mohammad Safar · Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital

Sadeq Mohammad · Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital

A Alrewai · Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital

A Aldeai · Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital

Omer Alenezi · Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital

Mohammad Shehab ·

Abstract

Our findings suggest that there is no increased risk of bleeding in patients admitted with IBD exacerbation receiving pharmacological VTE prophylaxis during the admission period. However, prospective data, including high-risk patients (e.g., patients with cancer and pregnant women), is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Pregnancy and Medication Impact Inflammatory Bowel Disease Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Patient Safety

DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001497

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