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General VTE Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management

American - ACCP - Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease

American College of Chest Physicians Guidance on management of venous thromboembolism.

NICE Quality Standard 2021, venous thromboembolism in adults

This quality standard covers reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people aged 16 and over who are in hospital. It also covers diagnosing and treating VTE in all people aged 18 and over.

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network - Prevention and management of venous thromboembolism

The guideline identifies adult patient groups at risk of venous thromboembolism and describes the available methods of prophylaxis as well as diagnosis and management of VTE. 

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