Venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients: An updated analysis of missed opportunities for thromboprophylaxis at a university-affiliated tertiary care center

In conclusion, we demonstrate a lower frequency of potentially preventable cases in 2010 compared to 2001 (39.3% vs 67.7%, respectively), partially due to physician education and adoption of an institution-wide policy. However, patients with medical indications for thromboprophylaxis, particularly those with cancer, are more prone to having preventable VTE, indicating an area for potential improvement.
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