Jan 27, 2009
DVT and VTE Information – VTE Prevention
Despite the use of today’s preventive measures, VTE still happens. It’s still the monkey on your back.
For many post–orthopedic surgical patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant health risk. VTE consists of 2 potentially life–threatening conditions :
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
These conditions can lead to long-term complications.