Compression stockings and the prevention of symptomatic venous thromboembolism: data from the Tinzaparin in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Trial
(2005)
Journal Article
Sprigg, N., Gray, L. J., Bath, P. M., Boysen, G., de Deyn, P. P., Leys, D., …van der Sande, J. J. (2005). Compression stockings and the prevention of symptomatic venous thromboembolism: data from the Tinzaparin in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Trial. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 14(5),
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well recognised and preventable complication of acute stroke. While graduated compression stockings reduce the risk of VTE in surgical patients their benefit in acute stroke remains uncertain.
Methods: T...
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