[Treatment of deep venous thrombosis with low molecular weight heparin (Fragmin)]. 1991

A Nesvold, and B Ly, and U Abildgaard, and M Stiris
Medisinsk avdeling, Aker sykehus, Oslo.

At our department, the routine treatment of deep venous thrombosis is low molecular weight heparin (Fragmin) in doses of 80-120 anti-Xa Units/Kg body weight/12h subcutaneously. In an open study we found that anti-thrombotic efficacy of the treatment, and safety with regard to bleeding, was the same as found in controlled studies. The patient population was characterized by old age and high morbidity. Nevertheless, eight out of 30 patients (26%) could be transferred to ambulant care on day 2-4. We conclude that low molecular weight heparin facilitates out-patient care of uncomplicated cases of deep venous thrombosis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007279 Injections, Subcutaneous Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin. Subcutaneous Injections,Injection, Subcutaneous,Subcutaneous Injection
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D005260 Female Females
D006495 Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin fractions with a molecular weight usually between 4000 and 6000 kD. These low-molecular-weight fractions are effective antithrombotic agents. Their administration reduces the risk of hemorrhage, they have a longer half-life, and their platelet interactions are reduced in comparison to unfractionated heparin. They also provide an effective prophylaxis against postoperative major pulmonary embolism. LMWH,Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin,Low Molecular Weight Heparin,Heparin, Low Molecular Weight
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D013924 Thrombophlebitis Inflammation of a vein associated with a blood clot (THROMBUS). Phlegmasia Alba Dolens,Dolens, Phlegmasia Alba,Thrombophlebitides

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