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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.

Author
Patient Care Services
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