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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2011): Reviews, Articles, Case Reports and Letters

ANTITHROMBOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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Published: May 23, 2011
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Hematolotgy, Angiology

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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.

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Samir Arnaout, American University of Beirut
Samir Arnaout, MDCardiology DivisionDepartment of Internal MedicineMedical CenterP.O. Box: 11-0236Riad El-Solh 1107 2020Beirut, Lebanon

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“ANTITHROMBOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST” (2011) Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, 3(1), p. e2011023. doi:10.4084/mjhid.2011.023.