Recenti progressi in medicina
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Venous thromboembolism is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in many diseases, either in medical or in surgical wards. The aim of this study is to determine its frequency in a medical ward and to find all the patients who need a prophylaxys. ⋯ A prompt heparinic prophylaxys could reduce thromboembolic events. Male gender could be a further risk factor.