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Caprini Score

Marwah Abduljabbar  1 , Erica J. Ross, Kristine Song  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Caprini Score

Marwah Abduljabbar et al.
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which encompasses disorders such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, comprises a significant and frequently underdiagnosed complication among hospitalized patients. Despite its prevalence, VTE is largely preventable through appropriate risk assessment and targeted prophylactic interventions. Implementing standardized protocols for VTE prevention is essential to reduce its incidence and the associated morbidity and mortality.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Marwah Abduljabbar declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Erica Ross declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Kristine Song declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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