Effect of anticoagulation on the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis associated with temporary transvenous femoral pacemakers

Authors
Sanders, P Farouque, HMO Ashby, DT Mahar, LJ Young, GD
Citation
P. Sanders et al., Effect of anticoagulation on the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis associated with temporary transvenous femoral pacemakers, AM J CARD, 88(7), 2001, pp. 798
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20011001)88:7<798:EOAOTO>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Deep venous thrombosis is a frequent complication of temporary transvenous femoral pacemakers. This study shows a significant risk reduction for deep venous thrombosis with the adjuvant use of therapeutic heparin.