what is thromboembolism prophylaxis
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis. 1  Surgery and trauma â major abdominal/pelvic, hip/knee replacements, TBI. 2  Lower limb problems â fractures, varicose veins. 3  Obstetrics â late pregnancy, C-section, puerperium. 4  Malignancy â abdominal/pelvic, advanced/metastatic. 5  Mobility â hospitalization, institutional care. 6  Miscellaneous â previous VTE.
The American Heart Association explains venous thromboembolism, or VTE, as well as what causes it. VTE is a combination of a pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)