A strategy for preventing pulmonary embolism in patients at risk who cannot take anticoagulants is

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A filter may be inserted as a prevention measure in patients who are at high risk for pulmonary embolism.Aspirin is not a preventive therapy.Thrombolytics are given to treat,not prevent,pulmonary embolism.Heparin is administered as a prophylaxis in acute care settings.Coumadin is given for long-term prevention in patients at high risk for VTE.

A Strategy for Preventing Pulmonary Embolism in Patients at Risk