Name Steward Organization Suggested Domain Suggested Domain Description Cde Group Classification
Mechanical Prophylaxis Indication NHLBI Treatment
Treatment for all conditions
NIH CDEs
  • NHLBI
    • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      • Mechanical Prophylaxis
        • General
          • Characteristics

# Datatype
Value List

# Permissible value Value meaning name
Other Other
Primary Prevention of VTE in a Patient Without a Prior History of VTE Primary Prevention of VTE in a Patient Without a Prior History of VTE
Secondary Prevention of VTE in a Patient with a History of VTE Secondary Prevention of VTE in a Patient with a History of VTE

# Definition
The indication for which mechanical prophylaxis was administered or prescribed. *If the indication for mechanical prophylaxis is not available in the selections for this data element, code "Other" and record the indication in the free-text data element "Mechanical Prophylaxis Indication - Other".

# Designation Tags
Mechanical Prophylaxis Indication Suggested Question Text

# Identifier Origin Version
4P3_rXYxwh NLM CDEs 12-02-2025-download
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