Thrombembolic Complications of Sepsis and Their Pharmacological Prophylaxis

Czech version

Authors: Z. Zenáhlíková ¹; J. Výborný ²; Z. Uchytil ²; Z. Krška ²; J. Mazoch ¹; I. Malíková ¹; J. Kvasnička ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Trombotické centrum a Centrální hematologické laboratoře VFN, Praha ¹; 1. chirurgická klinika VFN, Praha ²
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2007; 146: 597-602
Category: Review Article

Overview

Patients with severe sepsis are at increased risk for developing thrombembolic phenomena. This article aims to clarify the association between systemic inflammation activation and coagulation, pathogenesis of coagulation abnormalities during severe sepsis. The article reviews incidence and deep venous thrombosis risk factors among these patients and summarizes recent evidence-based guidelines for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis.

Key words:
sepsis, inflammation, venous thromboembolism.

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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management

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Journal of Czech Physicians

2007 Issue 7

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