A member asked:

How many of you are on the mini heparin shots in hospital and have had complications?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Purpose of question?: Heparin (unfractionated, ufh, or low molecular weight, lmwh) helps prevent blood clots (venous thromboembolisms, vte) such as dvts and pes. Increased use of vte prophylaxis is a quality metric for many hospitals. Ufh and lmwh can increase bleeding and bruising. However, in moderate to high risk patients the risk/benefit profile is favorable. Each md/patient needs to indvidualize of course...

Answered 6/25/2014

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