Use of antithrombotics at the end of life: an in-depth chart review study

Use of antithrombotics at the end of life: an in-depth chart review study

Abstract Background Antithrombotics are frequently prescribed for patients with a limited life expectancy. In the last phase of life, when treatment is primarily focused on optimizing patients’ quality of life, the use of antithrombotics should be reconsidered. Methods We performed a secondary analy...

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Main Authors: Bregje A.A. Huisman, Eric C.T. Geijteman, Jimmy J. Arevalo, Marianne K. Dees, Lia van Zuylen, Karolina M. Szadek, Agnes van der Heide, Monique A.H. Steegers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative Care
End-of-life care
Bleeding
Anticoagulants
Venous thromboembolism
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00786-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00786-3

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