Preventing blood clots: While you are in the hospital - 08/2017
Preventing blood clots: While you are in the hospital
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Abstract
This handout explains what your healthcare providers at University of Washington Medical Center will do to keep you from getting a blood clot while you are in the hospital. It describes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and explains blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants), sequential compression devices (SCDs), and the importance of walking and exercise.
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2015
Revision Date
08/2017
General Subject
About UWMC
Hospital Stay
Cardiovascular Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Blood Coagulation Disorders
Languages
Japanese
Vietnamese
Korean
Arabic
English
Spanish
Chinese
Record ID
4387