Primary Thromboprophylaxis in Ambulatory Cancer Patients: Where Do We Stand?

Primary Thromboprophylaxis in Ambulatory Cancer Patients: Where Do We Stand?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), comprising deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a frequent complication in ambulatory cancer patients. Despite the high risk, routine thromboprophylaxis is not recommended because of the high number needed to treat and the risk of bleeding. Two recent trials...

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Main Authors: Frits I. Mulder, Floris T. M. Bosch, Nick van Es
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
venous thromboembolism
cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
thrombosis
pulmonary embolism
neoplasms
anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
coumarins
low molecular weight heparins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/2/367

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