Implementing venous thromboprophylaxis in medical patients: an opt out approach

B. Garfield, P. Patel, S. Berney, R. Mandalia, D. Creer (Barnet, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pulmonary embolism
Session: Pulmonary embolism
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3867
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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