Thromboprophylaxis and DVT Care
It is estimated that over half of the hospitalized medical patients are at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), i.e. deep vein thrombosis (DVT)and/or pulmonary embolus (PE). At Ucchvas, our team of experienced physicians and nursing staff takes all possible measures to prevent and treat thromboembolism in our patients.
Our approach at Ucchvas:
- ▪ Thrombosis and bleeding risk assessment
- ▪ Assessment for contraindications for thromboprophylaxis
- ▪ Selection of method of prophylaxis based on risk stratification
- ▪ Delivering mechanical and pharmacological prophylaxis
- ▪ Monitor patients for bleeding risk
High-risk populations for thromboembolism development include:
- ▪ ICU Patients
- ▪ Cancer Patients
- ▪ Stroke Patients
- ▪ Cancer Patients
- ▪ Pregnant Woman
- ▪ Heart Failure Patients
- ▪ Myocardial Infarction
- ▪ Adults above 60 years
- ▪ Previous VTE Patients
- ▪ Prolonged Immobility
- ▪ Renal Failure Patients
- ▪ Obese Patients
- ▪ Inherited or Acquired Hypercoagulable States Patients
Thromboprophylaxis measures we take at Ucchvas:
- ▪ Pharmacological Prophylaxis
- ▪ Mechanical Prophylaxis