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Previous VTE prophylaxis rates. Definitions for VTE Endpoints: Any = Any pharmacologic or mechanical attempt to prophylaxis against VTE; Suitable = UFH 5,000 units BID or TID, any recommended dose of LMWH; Optimal = Recommendations per institution's VTE form (UFH 5,000 units TID and appropriately dosed LMWH). Abbreviations: VTE = venous thromboembolism embolism; BID = two times daily; TID = three times daily; UFH = unfractionated heparin; LMWH = low molecular weight heparin.
