Table 2: Regimens used per risk category.
| Group | Most Common preoperative regimen (% of total patients receiving prophylaxis) |
Most Common postoperative regimen (% of total patients receiving prophylaxis) |
Post-discharge regimen (% of total patients receiving prophylaxis)/duration (days) |
Moderate Risk |
(LMWH) 40 mg, (61%) | (LMWH) 40 mg once daily (53%), | LMWH 40 mg once daily(71%)/< 14 days |
High Risk |
(LMWH) 40 mg, (42%) LMWH) 60 mg, (42%) |
(LMWH) 40 mg twice daily (38%) |
LMWH 40 mg twice daily (32%)/14 days |
Very High Risk |
(LMWH) 60 mg | (LMWH) 60 mg twice daily (44%) | LMWH 60 mg twice daily (47%)/21-28 days |