pubmed-article:14663565 | pubmed:abstractText | Despite the high risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in neuro-surgical patients, heparin prophylaxis has not been routinely established due to concern about bleeding complications. After initiating early low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) prophylaxis, we reviewed our patients in order to examine the viability of this practice. | lld:pubmed |