Description
In this presentation, Sameer Aggarwal discusses two pivotal studies related to venous thromboembolism (VTE) in India, highlighting the historical context wherein VTE was previously considered a condition predominantly affecting Western populations. Aggarwal elaborates on a groundbreaking study exploring the incidence and risk factors associated with VTE in patients suffering from pelvi-acetabular trauma, which was unknown in India when he began his medical career. He emphasizes the significant differences in VTE incidence in Indian populations compared to Western data, referencing various studies that reveal an alarming 28% incidence rate in his cohort of patients, many of whom were asymptomatic. In a follow-up study, the importance of prophylactic measures against VTE was evaluated, revealing no discernible difference in outcomes between early and delayed prophylaxis after trauma. Aggarwal's findings challenge previous assumptions and underscore the necessity of implementing prophylactic protocols in Indian healthcare, particularly in the context of late-presenting trauma cases. The presentation culminates in a call for broader recognition of VTE's prevalence in Indian patients and the critical need for effective prophylactic strategies.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-221956