Heparin
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Long-term heparin use may lead to reduced bone mineral density
Compression stockings may be unnecessary to prevent VTE after elective surgery

Thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin alone appeared noninferior to thromboprophylaxis combined with graduated compression stockings for individuals at moderate or high risk for venous thromboembolism after elective surgery, according to results of a randomized study published in BMJ.
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Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is an anticoagulant injected subcutaneously or intravenously and acts via activation of antithrombin III which in turn inactivates thrombin and factor Xa to produce its effect.
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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) can be a serious complication of unfractionated heparin therapy. There are two types of HIT:
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Heparin (Unfractionated)
Unfractionated heparin is an anticoagulant that activates antithrombin III which in turn inactivates thrombin and factor Xa to produce its effect.