Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Acute Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Inclusion Criteria: * acute primary ICH * \> 17 years * unable to walk * admitted within 12 h after onset of ICH * informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * other type of ICH than acute primary intracerebral hemorrhage * patients who need neurosurgery * evidence of VTE at screening * thrombolytic treatment within the preceding week * major surgery or major trauma within the preceding 3 months * life expectancy less than 3 months due to comorbid disorders * confirmed malignant disease (cancer) * hepatitis and/or liver cirrhosis * renal failure * infectious disease (HIV, endocarditis etc.) * current of previous hematologic disease * recent active and untreated gastric/duodenal ulcer * allergy or known hypersensitivity to enoxaparin or heparins * known hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol * women of childbearing age if pregnant * participation in another study within the preceding 30 days