ANTITHROMBOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Author(s) -
Samir Arnaout,
Hanady Samaha,
Julien Succar,
Imad Bou Akl,
Khaled M. Musallam,
Alì Taher
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.682
H-Index - 31
ISSN - 2035-3006
DOI - 10.4084/mjhid.2011.023
Subject(s) - medicine , antithrombotic , venous thromboembolism , incidence (geometry) , intensive care medicine , middle east , thrombosis , physics , political science , law , optics
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.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom