This study failed to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in the rate of nosocomial VTE in obese patients who received high-dose heparin thromboprophylaxis. Despite receiving a higher heparin dose, no increased risk of bleeding was observed in the high-dose group. Further investigation is needed to identify the optimal heparin dose for thromboprophylaxis in obese patients.
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