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Pick a Topic: Home New Postings Patient Postings Clinician Postings Join Our Email List Useful Web Links CE Opportunities Training Programs Guidelines DVT & PE Stories Editorial Board Financial Support About ClotCare DVT Coalition Contact Us Find info on a: Specific Medicine or Treatment Type of Medicine or Treatment Condition or Medical Procedure Lab Test Procedure Management Issue ClotCare complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. ClotCare is a member organization of the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Click here to learn more about the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and DVT Awareness Month, which is held each March.	DVT Reduced By Systematic, Guideline-Based Prevention Program Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D. November, 2006 Reference: Sellier E, Labarere J, Bosson JL, et. al. Effectiveness of a guideline for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in elderly post-acute care patients: a multicenter study with systematic ultrasonographic examination. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Oct 23;166(19):2065-71. Investigators in France reported a significant reduction in DVT (diagnosed by routine ultrasound) from about 13% to 8% through a guideline-based program that consisted of a presentation with educational materials and audit-feedback for the physicians of the approximately 1400 patients involved in the study. Patients were at least 65 years of age and were in a post-acute care setting. The use of graduated compression stockings (not pharmacologic interventions) was increased after the intervention. The study was highlighted in Journal Watch which referenced the current American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy as the source of the guidelines (available at: http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx? doc_id=5892&nbr=003878&string=DVT+AND+prophylaxis).	Have questions? Ask ClotCare. Send questions by email to webmaster@clotcare.org. ClotCare is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization generously supported by your tax-deductible donations and grants from our industry supporters. New Postings: Click here to view full list of new postings
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