Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to calculate the frequency of DVT in patients admitted to hospital with CHF, because DVT data in limit was obtained in Pakistani patients with CHF. In deep vein thrombosis (DVT) according to international guidelines for the treatment and prevention of DVT Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the major factor. Methods: This is a prospective, epidemiological study in 44 patients hospitalized for extensive surgery. Patients included in the study had DVT risk factors as per given guidelines, acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure, at least 4 days of bed rest, and over 60 years of age. Patients who received physical prophylaxis or antiplatelet drug therapy, except for patients receiving anticoagulants, were included. We excluded patients surgically or surgically injured in patients with a significant DVT history 3 months after admission to the hospital or clinically or hospital. In eligible patients, the presence of DVT was confirmed by images and ultrasonography were diagnosed by an central independent evaluation committee. Place and Duration: The study was conducted from January 2016 to January 2017 for one year at the Department of Cardiology in Multan was held at the Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology (CPEIC). Findings: A total of 44 patients, 19 male and 25 female, were included in the study. The average age was 80.0 ± 10.0 years and bed rest mean time was 9 ± 3.0 days. DVT was detected in 15 of these 44 patients (34%). Physical prophylaxis was performed in eight patients, but in two patients DVT was again detected. In addition, the remaining 12 patients received antiplatelet agent therapy and DVT was observed in 3 patients

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