Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis in Stroke Patients
Introduction This paper discusses venous thromboembolism (VTE) complications in patients with a stroke, including both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It explores the risk of a patient suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) just after the onset of a stroke. This complication is increased with dehydration, malignant...