ANTITHROMBOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Samir Arnaout, Hanady R. Samaha, Julien Succar, Imad Bou-Akl, Khaled M. Musallam, Ali T. Taher

Abstract


Several factors have been proposed to explain the persistence of a high incidence of venous thromboembolism worldwide with its associated morbidity and mortality. Underutilization of anticoagulants and failure of adherence to thromboprophylaxis guidelines are emerging global health concerns. We herein review this alarming observation with special emphasis on the Middle East region. We also discuss strategies that could help control this increasingly reported problem.


Keywords


thromboembolism; anticoagulation; prophylaxis; underutilization; risk-assessment; developing countries; Middle East

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Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis ISSN 2035-3006

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