TY - JOUR
T1 - Venous thromboembolism in the ICU and reversal of bleeding on anticoagulants
AU - DeLoughery, Thomas G.
PY - 2005/7
Y1 - 2005/7
N2 - Venous thromboembolic disease is a very common complication in the ICU. This article reviews incidence, prevention, and therapy related to venous thromboembolism, including both deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Special diagnostic and treatment considerations in the ICU setting are highlighted. The increased use of antithrombotic agents has led to an increased number of patients who experience bleeding complications on anticoagulant therapy. This review also addresses the methods of reversing various anticoagulants.
AB - Venous thromboembolic disease is a very common complication in the ICU. This article reviews incidence, prevention, and therapy related to venous thromboembolism, including both deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Special diagnostic and treatment considerations in the ICU setting are highlighted. The increased use of antithrombotic agents has led to an increased number of patients who experience bleeding complications on anticoagulant therapy. This review also addresses the methods of reversing various anticoagulants.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ccc.2005.05.004
DO - 10.1016/j.ccc.2005.05.004
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15992670
AN - SCOPUS:21244464753
SN - 0749-0704
VL - 21
SP - 497
EP - 512
JO - Critical Care Clinics
JF - Critical Care Clinics
IS - 3 SPEC. ISS.
ER -