LMWH
Fragmented heparin derivative
LMWH is a medical abbreviation for low-molecular-weight heparin, a class of blood-thinning medications derived from standard heparin but with smaller molecular chains.
These anticoagulants are used to prevent and treat blood clots, particularly deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: The patient was started on LMWH after surgery.
Substance preventing blood clots
- heparinSubstance preventing coagulation
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
anticoagulation · fractionated · depolymerized · bioavailability · half-life · clearance · renal · dosing
Clot in deep vein
- PESchool athletics abbreviation
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
- clotCoagulated mass
prevention · treatment · postoperative · orthopedic · surgery · hospitalization · immobility · cancer
Medical injection tool
- prefilledCompleted beforehand
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- rotationTurning on an axis
site · bruising · hematoma · technique · nurse · compliance · once-daily · outpatient
anticoagulant
Substance preventing blood clots
- heparinSubstance preventing coagulation
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
prophylaxis · anticoagulation · fractionated · depolymerized · bioavailability · half-life · clearance · renal · dosing · milligrams
DVT
Clot in deep vein
- PESchool athletics abbreviation
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
clot · prevention · treatment · postoperative · orthopedic · surgery · hospitalization · immobility · cancer · pregnancy
syringe
Medical injection tool
- prefilledCompleted beforehand
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
rotation · site · bruising · hematoma · technique · nurse · compliance · once-daily · outpatient
- Anticoagulants
- Blood Drugsanticoagulant, heparin, warfarin, blood thinners, factor Xa
LMWHvitamin K
Fat-soluble clotting agent
tranexamic acid · clotting factors · protamine sulfate · coagulants · thrombin