PROPHYLAXIS FOR VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE AMONG PATIENTS WITH ACUTE HEART FAILURE IN THE UNITED STATES

The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is high among patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF). This study examined VTE prophylaxis and risk among HF patients in the inpatient/outpatient continuum of care. Patients hospitalized for acute HF were identified from the MarketScan databases (1/1/