The effectiveness of atorvastatin for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

The effectiveness of atorvastatin for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Abstract Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication in cancer. Although thromboprophylaxis in cancer patients is recommended by the guidelines, clinicians’ use of thromboprophylaxis remains limited due to cost, bleeding complications, and reluctance to give injectable anticoagula...

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Main Authors: Budi Setiawan, Widi Budianto, Tri Wahyu Sukarnowati, Daniel Rizky, Eko Adhi Pangarsa, Damai Santosa, Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo, Tri Indah Winarni, Ignatius Riwanto, Rahajuningsih Dharma Setiabudy, Catharina Suharti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Cancer
Chemotherapy
DVT
Thromboprophylaxis
Atorvastatin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-023-00497-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-023-00497-0

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