Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Awareness and Prophylaxis Practices Reported by Patients with Cancer
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Cancer Invest
Abstract
Patients with cancer are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). An online survey to measure PE/DVT terminology awareness and understanding of VTE risks revealed 24% and 15% of the 500 cancer patients surveyed had heard of term DVT/PE; 19% and 17% could name signs/ symptoms of DVT/PE; 3% recognized cancer treatments as risk factors for DVT/PE. Only 25% of the patients received prevention education from providers;
Volume Number
33
Issue Number
9
Pages
405-10
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/07/17
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
General Internal Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.3109/07357907.2015.1048871