Injection Techniques to Reduce Adverse Effects of Subcutaneous Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Among Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim(s)

To systematically review the existing literature and address the following research question: What are the most effective techniques used to minimise adverse effects resulting from subcutaneous injections of low-molecular-weight heparin among patients with cardiovascular diseases?

Design

A scoping review.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including CINAHL, PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library, from 1 February 2014 to 31 January 2024. Participants were aged 18 years or older, diagnosed with venous thromboembolism or arterial thromboembolism and had prescribed subcutaneous injections of low-molecular-weight heparin. The collected data were analysed following the Joanna Briggs Institute approach, and it was organised and ca

SUBMITTER: Wong AKC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12535333 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature