Risk Assessment Tools for Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Surgery

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RA1227-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical utility of risk assessment tools to evaluate venous thromboembolism risk in patients undergoing surgery?
  2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of risk assessment tools to evaluate risk in patients undergoing surgery?

Key Message

One systematic review and 3 non-randomized studies were identified about the clinical utility of risk assessment tools to evaluate venous thromboembolism risk in patients undergoing surgery.

Four evidence-based guidelines were identified about the use of risk assessment tools to evaluate venous thromboembolism risk in patients undergoing surgery.