Trial Protocol: a randomised controlled trial of extended anticoagulation treatment versus routine anticoagulation treatment for the prevention of recurrent VTE and post thrombotic syndrome in patients being treated for a first episode of unprovoked VTE (The ExACT Study).

BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism comprising pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis is a common condition with an incidence of approximately 1 per 1,000 per annum causing both mortality and serious morbidity. The principal aim of treatment of a venous thromboembolism with heparin and warfarin...

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Main Authors: Tullett, J, Murray, E, Nichols, L, Holder, R, Lester, W, Rose, P, Hobbs, F, Fitzmaurice, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2013