Läkartidningen
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Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in medical patients at Sahlgrenska University Hospital A hospitalized medical patient with risk factors has a 5-15 % risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Nonetheless thromboprophylaxis is largely underused. ⋯ Bleeding occurred in 5.8 % of those with increased bleeding risk. There is a need to improve thromboprophylaxis use to enhance patient safety and quality of care, for instance by issuing local guidelines.