Treatment of venous thromboembolism – effects of different therapeutic strategies on bleeding and recurrence rates and considerations for future anticoagulant management

Treatment of venous thromboembolism – effects of different therapeutic strategies on bleeding and recurrence rates and considerations for future anticoagulant management

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Effective treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) strikes a balance between prevention of recurrence and bleeding complications. The current standard of care is heparin followed by a vitamin K antagonist such as warfarin. However, this option is not without its...

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Main Authors: Hass Bastian, Pooley Jayne, Harrington Adrian E, Clemens Andreas, Feuring Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Venous thromboembolism
Anticoagulants
Vitamin K antagonists
Heparin
Recurrence
Bleeding
Online Access:http://www.thrombosisjournal.com/content/10/1/24

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