DVT: deep vein thromboembolism PE: pulmonary embolism; VTE: venous thromboembolism.

*Absolute risk of DVT in hospitalized patients. Rates based on objective diagnostic testing for DVT in patients not receiving thromboprophylaxis.¹⁰

*Study included 1,102 hospitalized patients older than 40 years, with congestive heart failure, acute respiratory failure that did not require ventilatory support, or one of the following medical conditions if it was associated with at least one additional risk factor for VTE: acute infection without septic shock; acute rheumatic disorders, including acute lumbar pain or sciatica or vertebral compression (caused by osteoporosis or a tumor), acute arthritis of the legs, or an acute episode of rheumatoid arthritis in the legs; or an episode of inflammatory bowel disease."

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