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VTE Prophylaxis Compliance Lacking. Of 1,279 discharges analyzed, only 4% continued prophylaxis 1 Nearly 90% of patients received no outpatient prophylaxis 2. 100. 77.7. 80. 65.9. 52.3. VTE Prophylaxis (Not ACCP). 60. 49.5. Discharges (%) 3. VTE Prophylaxis.
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VTE Prophylaxis Compliance Lacking Of 1,279 discharges analyzed, only 4% continued prophylaxis1 Nearly 90% of patients received no outpatient prophylaxis2 100 77.7 80 65.9 52.3 VTE Prophylaxis (Not ACCP) 60 49.5 Discharges (%)3 VTE Prophylaxis (According to ACCP Guidelines) 40 20 16.4 12.7 0 SurgicalDischarges MedicalDischarges 1 Amin AN et al. CHEST 2009. November 2. San Diego, CA. 2 Amin AN et al. CHEST 2009. November 4. San Diego, CA. 3 Amin AN et al. J Hosp Med. 2009;4:E15-21.