Direct oral anticoagulants and venous thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), consisting of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a major clinical concern associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The cornerstone of management of VTE is anticoagulation, and traditional anticoagulants include parenteral heparins and oral vitam...

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Main Authors: Massimo Franchini, Pier Mannuccio Mannucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2016-09-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/25/141/295.full