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VTE Prophylaxis in Post-Acute Care – RPTH Journal
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May 5, 2026, 12:46

VTE Prophylaxis in Post-Acute Care – RPTH Journal

RPTH Journal shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article by Pil Joo et al., adding:

“VTE prophylaxis in post-acute care: are we doing the right thing?

VTE prophylaxis is well established in acute care.

But what about the post-acute phase, when patients remain hospitalised after their acute needs have been addressed?

Evidence in this setting is surprisingly scarce.

A new study in RPTH Journal characterised VTE prophylaxis practices and outcomes in transitional care units (TCUs) at a Canadian tertiary care hospital.

Key findings from 1,218 patients:

  • 72% received VTE prophylaxis during their TCU stay, primarily enoxaparin (85%)
  • 75% of those remained on prophylaxis for their entire admission
  • 90-day PE and DVT incidence were both low (0.8% and 0.9%, respectively) and similar between prophylaxis and non-prophylaxis groups
  • Bleeding complications were equally rare and comparable between groups

The reality is that most post-acute care patients are elderly, with higher bleeding risk and lower mobility, yet they are routinely anticoagulated based on protocols designed for acute care.”

Title: Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in postacute care units: a health record review

Authors: Pil Joo, Kathleen Qu, Jacob Stasso, Tenaaz Irani, Sanmeet Chahal, Tim Ramsay, Lana Castellucci

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