The following information is obtained from various newswires, published medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations. Surgical patients at risk include those who are over 40 years of age, obese, undergoing surgery with general anesthesia longer than 30 minutes, or who have additional risk factors such as a malignant tumor or a history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. A new indication for Lovenox was approved in March of 1998.
Unstable angina is a serious condition that can lead to heart attack or death.
Additional Information Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of blood clots which may lead to pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot circulates and lodges in the lungs, and can cause sudden death.