Comparative Analysis of Low Molecular Weight Vs Unfractionated Heparin in Surgical Patients Receiving DVT Prophylaxis

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  • Monsif Iqbal, Shabab Hussain, Abdul Wahid, Khan Karim, Viqar Aslam, Muhammad Nasir, Faisal Khan, Inam Ullah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22165151

Keywords:

Venous thromboembolism, Heparin, Post-operative haemorrhage

Abstract

Aim : To evaluate low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin in prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in terms of post operative haemorrhage in surgical patients.

Study design: Randomized control trail study

Place and duration of duty: Surgical Department, POF Hospital Wah Cantt and DHQ Teaching Hospital KDA Kohat from 7th September 2018 to 7th March 2020.

Methodology: Two hundred patients of moderate risk for venous thromboembolism were included in the study and divided into groups 1&2. Group 1 patients were receiving low molecular weight heparin and group 2 on unfractionated heparin. Patients in both groups were observed for post operative haemorrhage at 1st, 2ndand 3rd postoperative day.

Results: Post operative haemorrhage from surgical wound was noticed in a single patient of group 1 and 11 pts of group 2.

Conclusion: The chances of post operative haemorrhage are less in patient receiving Low molecular weight heparin in contrast to unfractionated heparin in prevention of venous thrombosis and embolism in surgical patients

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Monsif Iqbal, Shabab Hussain, Abdul Wahid, Khan Karim, Viqar Aslam, Muhammad Nasir, Faisal Khan, Inam Ullah. (2022). Comparative Analysis of Low Molecular Weight Vs Unfractionated Heparin in Surgical Patients Receiving DVT Prophylaxis. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(05), 151. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22165151

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Vol. 16 No. 05 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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