I. Introduction
II. Thromboprophylaxis: An Overview
III. Anticoagulant And Thrombolytic And Antiplatelet Drugs
1. Warfarin
2. Heparin
3. Factor Xa Inhibitors
4. Fondaparinux
5. Apixaban
6. Rivaroxaban
7. Novel Anticoagulants
8. Dabigatran
9. Fibrinolytic Drugs
10. Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Antagonists
11. Antiplatelet Drugs
12. Aspirin
13. Dipyridamole
14. Cilostazol
15. Thienopyridines
16. Ticlopidine
17. Clopidogrel
18. Prasugrel
IV. Thromboprophylaxis In The Peri- And Post-operative Phase
1. Mechanical Means of Thromboprophylaxis
2. Current Guidelines on Prophylaxis Strategies
3. Pharmacoeconomic Implications
V. Summary