ANTITHROMBOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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

Keywords

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

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.

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