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  • Surgical risk assessment
  • Thromboprophylaxis

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  • Surgery is associated with a 20-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
  • Effective prophylaxis strategies are crucial for mitigating VTE incidence in surgical patients.
  • Risk stratification tools are essential for tailoring preventive measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current prophylaxis methods for reducing VTE risk after surgery.
  • To emphasize the importance of patient and surgical risk assessment.
  • To provide guidance on the selection and duration of VTE prophylaxis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing risk assessment scales (Caprini and Rogers) to categorize patients into VTE risk levels.
  • Evaluating mechanical, pharmaceutical (heparin, LMWH, fondaparinux), and combined prophylaxis strategies.
  • Considering bleeding risk in pharmacological prophylaxis decisions.

Main Results:

  • Prophylaxis is recommended for all patients, with strategy tailored to risk category.
  • Mechanical prophylaxis for low-to-high risk patients with heparin contraindications.
  • Combined or pharmaceutical prophylaxis for moderate-to-very high-risk patients.
  • Prophylaxis duration varies from hospital discharge to four weeks for specific surgeries.

Conclusions:

  • Personalized VTE prophylaxis based on risk assessment is key to safe and effective VTE prevention post-surgery.
  • A combination of risk stratification and appropriate prophylaxis administration minimizes VTE incidence.
  • Adherence to recommended prophylaxis durations is vital, especially in high-risk surgical cases.