United Kingdom guidelines

British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH): Guideline on aspects of cancer-related venous thrombosis. British Journal of Haematology 2015;170(5):640-8

• Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2   

Guidelines in Emergency Medicine Network (GEMNet): guideline for the use of thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory trauma patients requiring temporary limb immobilisation. Emergency Medicine Journal 2013;30(11):968-82

• Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2   

NICE Clinical Guideline 144: Venous thromboembolic diseases: the management of venous thromboembolic diseases and the role of thrombophilia testing. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg144

• Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2       

USA guidelines

Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine: Prevention of venous thromboembolism in individuals with spinal cord injury: clinical practice guideline for health care providers, 3rd ed.  Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2016;22(3):209-240

• Kahn SR, Morrison DR, Cohen JM, Emed J, Tagalakis V, Roussin A, Geerts W. Interventions for implementation of thromboprophylaxis in hospitalized medical and surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008201. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008201.pub2

• Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub3

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest 2016;149(2):315-352

• Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2

• Dong BR, Yue J, Liu GJ, Wang Q, Wu T. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub2

• Watson L, Broderick C, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub3

• Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline.  Physical Therapy 2016;96(2):143-66

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2

• Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2

• Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484

• Sajid MS, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162.pub2

• Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2

• Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177

• Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2

• Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2

University of Michigan Health System Clinical Care Guidelines: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/fhp/practiceguides/vte.html 

• Cohn DM, Vansenne F, de Borgie CA, Middeldorp S. Thrombophilia testing for prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD007069. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007069.pub3                      

• Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3               

• Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2              

• van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA, Castro AA, Clark OAC, Atallah AN, Burihan E. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1999, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100   

The postthrombotic syndrome: evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2014;130(18):1636-61

• Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177       

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment in patients with cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline update. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;31(17):2189-204

• Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2   

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement: Venous thromboembolism diagnosis and treatment
https://www.icsi.org/guidelines__more/catalog_guidelines_and_more/catalog_guidelines/catalog_cardiovascular_guidelines/vte_treatment/

• Dong BR, Hao Q, Yue J, Wu T, Liu GJ. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub3                     

• Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3

• Hutten BA, Prins MH. Duration of treatment with vitamin K antagonists in symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001367. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001367.pub2             

• Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2       

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US): Pharmacologic and mechanical prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism among special populations. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK148555/

• Sajid M, Desai M, Morris RW, Hamilton G. Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007162. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007162       

American College of Chest Physicians guidelines for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: a need for evidence-based assessment of the baseline risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Chest 2013;143(4):1190-1

• Junqueira DRG, Perini E, Penholati RRM, Carvalho MG. Unfractionated heparin versus low molecular weight heparin for avoiding heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in postoperative patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD007557. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007557.pub2       

Prevention of VTE in nonsurgical patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e195S-e226S

• Alikhan R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in general medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub2                         

• Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2                

• Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2       

Prevention of VTE in nonorthopedic surgical patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e227S-e277S

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2       

Prevention of VTE in orthopedic surgery patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e278S-e325S                      

• Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2                 

• Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2                      

• Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3   

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE disease: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e419S-e494S  

• van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2                   

• Erkens PMG, Prins MH. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub3

• van Dongen CJ, Mac Gillavry MR, Prins MH. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub2                         
• Watson L, Armon MP. Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002783. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002783.pub2                   

• van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001                    

• Dong BR, Yue J, Liu GJ, Wang Q, Wu T. Thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004437. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004437.pub2                         

• Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub3                       

• Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2                    

• Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Compression therapy for treating stage I and II (Widmer) post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004177. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004177       

Other national and international guidelines

The Saudi Association for Venous Thrombo Embolism (SAVTE): The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in long-distance travellers. Saudi Medical Journal 2017;38(1):101-107

• Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2

Ministry of Health Malaysia clinical practice guidelines: Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. http://www.moh.gov.my/english.php/pages/view/222

• Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2

The Saudi Association for Venous Thrombo Embolism (SAVTE): The Saudi clinical practice guideline for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in medical and critically ill patients. Saudi Medical Journal 2016;37(11):1279-1293

• Alikhan R, Cohen AT. Heparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in general medical patients (excluding stroke and myocardial infarction). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003747.pub2

Dutch College of General Practitioners: NHG Guideline on Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 2015;159:A8657

• Kolbach DN, Sandbrink MWC, Hamulyak K, Prins MH, Neumann MHAM. Non-pharmaceutical measures for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004174. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004174.pub2

• Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3

• Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub5

Anticoagulation Forum: Guidance for the treatment and prevention of obstetric-associated venous thromboembolism.  Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 2016;41(1):92-128

• van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001    

• Bhutia S, Wong PF. Once versus twice daily low molecular weight heparin for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003074. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003074.pub3      

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: Venous Thromboembolism and Antithrombotic Therapy in Pregnancy.  Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada 2014; 36(6):527-53

• Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub4      

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2    

Clinical practice guidelines for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients. Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2016;116(4):618-25

• Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Otten HM, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub3

The Saudi Clinical Practice Guideline for the treatment of venous thromboembolism: Outpatient versus inpatient management. Saudi Medical Journal 2015;36(8):1004-10

• Othieno R, Abu Affan M, Okpo E. Home versus in-patient treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003076. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003076.pub2       

Prophylaxis and management of venous thromboembolism in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms: consensus statement of the Haemostasis Working Party of the German Society of Hematology and Oncology (DGHO), the Austrian Society of Hematology and Oncology (ÖGHO) and Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis Research (GTH e.V.)     Annals of Hematology 2014;93(12):1953-63

• van der Heijden JF, Hutten BA, Büller HR, Prins MH. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001                   

• Andras A, Sala Tenna A, Crawford F. Vitamin K antagonists or low-molecular-weight heparin for the long term treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD002001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002001.pub2       

Prevention of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized medical cancer patients: guidance from the SSC of the ISTH. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2014;12(10):1746-9   

• Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2   

ESC guidelines on the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism. European Heart Journal 2014;35(43):3033-3069, 3069a-3069k   

• van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2   

Clinical guide SEOM on venous thromboembolism in cancer patients. Clinical and Translational Oncology 2014;16(12):1079-90  

• Di Nisio M, Porreca E, Ferrante N, Otten HM, Cuccurullo F, Rutjes AWS. Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD008500. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008500.pub2       

II Italian intersociety consensus statement on antithrombotic prophylaxis in orthopaedics and traumatology. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013;14(1):1-13

• Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2                  

• Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3       

International Consensus Statement: Inferior vena cava filters. Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis 2013;19(2):204-5

• Young T, Tang H, Aukes J, Hughes R. Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006212. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006212.pub3   

Venous thromboembolic prophylaxis. Guidelines for adults in Argentina. Medicina (B Aires) 2013;73 Suppl 2:1-26

• Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee athroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub2                  

• Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2              

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2   

Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism - International Consensus Statement. International Angiology 2013;32(2):111-260   

• Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484       

• Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Amaragiri SV, Lees T. Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD001484. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001484.pub2                   

• Ramos J, Perrotta C, Badariotti G, Berenstein G. Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005259.pub3              

• Testroote M, Stigter WAH, de Visser DC, Janzing HMJ. Low molecular weight heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower-leg immobilization. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006681. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006681.pub2                    

• Young T, Tang H, Aukes J, Hughes R. Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD006212. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006212.pub3                     

• van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA, Castro AA, Clark OAC, Atallah AN, Burihan E. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1999, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100                   

• Clarke MJ, Hopewell S, Juszczak E, Eisinga A, Kjeldstrøm M. Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004002. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004002.pub2                    

• Di Nisio M, Wichers IM, Middeldorp S. Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis of the leg. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004982. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004982.pub3       

Asian venous thromboembolism guidelines: prevention of venous thromboembolism. International Angiology 2012;31(6):501-16

• Young T, Tang H, Hughes R. Vena caval filters for the prevention of pulmonary embolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006212. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006212.pub4       

The Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery: Thromboembolism prevention in surgery of digestive cancer. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva 2012;25(4):216-23

• Junqueira DRG, Perini E, Penholati RRM, Carvalho MG. Unfractionated heparin versus low molecular weight heparin for avoiding heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in postoperative patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD007557. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007557.pub2   

Health Education & Management Innovations: Cancer Associated Venous Thromboembolism: Summary of Best Practice Recommendations for Australia & New Zealand

• Kakkos SK, Caprini JA, Geroulakos G, Nicolaides AN, Stansby G, Reddy DJ. Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005258. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005258.pub2                

• van Dongen CJ, van den Belt AGM, Prins MH, Lensing AWA. Fixed dose subcutaneous low molecular weight heparins versus adjusted dose unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001100. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001100.pub2