Assessing the risk for development of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients using Adapted Caprini scoring system

Abstract

The risk of developing VTE is less significant in the 5-6 score group compared to 7-8 or more score group. Further stratification of the highest risk groups is recommended to provide appropriate prophylaxis only to the patients with high scores, thereby reducing complications due to VTE prophylaxis.