Importance Malignant primary brain tumors cause more than 15 000 deaths per year in the
United States. The annual incidence of primary malignant brain tumors is approximately 7 …

Brain metastases (BMs) occur in 10% to 20% of adult patients with cancer, and with
increased surveillance and improved systemic control, the incidence is likely to grow …

Background VTE is a common cause of preventable death in surgical patients. Methods We
developed recommendations for thromboprophylaxis in nonorthopedic surgical patients by …

External ventricular drains (EVDs) are commonly placed to monitor intracranial pressure and
manage acute hydrocephalus in patients with a variety of intracranial pathologies. The …

This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence …

Background: Guidelines addressing the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in
cancer patients are heterogeneous and their implementation has been suboptimal …

This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the
Seventh American College of Chest Physicians Conference on Antithrombotic and …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication of surgical procedures. The risk
for VTE in surgical patients is determined by the combination of individual predisposing …

The risk of death from venous thromboembolism (VTE) is high in intensive care unit patients
with neurological diagnoses. This is due to an increased risk of venous stasis secondary to …

The article presents several guidelines and recommendations on the use and monitoring of
heparin. Consensus revised the draft guidelines. The guideline was reexamined by a …