Preventive measures are crucial, especially in high-risk patients. Strategies include:
- Mechanical Prophylaxis: Using compression stockings or intermittent pneumatic compression devices during and after surgery. - Pharmacologic Prophylaxis: Administering low-dose heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in high-risk surgical patients. - Lifestyle Modifications: Encouraging weight management, physical activity, and smoking cessation.
