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ANTITHROMBOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Samir Arnaout, Hanady R. Samaha, Julien Succar, Imad Bou-Akl, Khaled M. Musallam, Ali T. Taher
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- Hanady R. Samaha
American University of Beirut,
- Julien Succar
American University of Beirut,
- Imad Bou-Akl
American University of Beirut,
- Khaled M. Musallam
American University of Beirut,
- Ali T. Taher
American University of Beirut,
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Abstract
Several factors have been proposed to explain the persistence of a high incidence of venous thromboembolism worldwide with its associated morbidity and mortality. Underutilization of anticoagulants and failure of adherence to thromboprophylaxis guidelines are emerging global health concerns. We herein review this alarming observation with special emphasis on the Middle East region. We also discuss strategies that could help control this increasingly reported problem.
Keywords
thromboembolism; anticoagulation; prophylaxis; underutilization; risk-assessment; developing countries; Middle East
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