Glossary term
DVT Prophylaxis
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Preventive measures against deep vein thrombosis (DVT) given perioperatively, particularly to patients undergoing major surgery or those at elevated thrombotic risk. Standard prophylaxis combines mechanical methods (graduated compression stockings, intermittent pneumatic compression) with pharmacological agents (typically low-molecular-weight heparin such as enoxaparin) per NICE guideline NG89. Important for medical-tourism patients facing long-haul return flights post-operatively.