The agents most commonly used for VTE prophylaxis were subcutaneous enoxaparin (70% of cases) and subcutaneous unfractionated heparin (UFH). Overall, the anticoagulant regimen used was consistent ...

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents pose ... The current treatment options available comprise warfarin, unfractionated heparin (UFH), and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH).

The ubiquitous use of UFH for vascular catheter patency results ... physicians and nurses must understand that heparin is a potent anticoagulant, which can lead to significant bleeding at ...