Fig. 2 Recommendations for VTE prophylaxis in medically ill patients.

ESRD: end stage renal disease, HIT: heparin induced thrombocytopenia, LDUH: low dose unfractionated heparin, LMWH: low molecular weight heparin, VTE: venous thromboembolism. * We suggest using betrixaban or rivaroxaban as an alternative to LMWH based on medication coverage and convenience (oral vs. injectable).