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Venous thromboembolism: risk of recurrence and long-term anticoagulation.

Authors :
Khalil L
Wong HS
Keeling DM
Desborough MJ
Source :
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) [Br J Hosp Med (Lond)] 2015 Feb; Vol. 76 (2), pp. 72-7.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Recurrence following initial treatment for venous thromboembolism is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Balancing the risks of recurrence against the risks of long-term anticoagulation is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adult
Decision Support Techniques
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms complications
Pulmonary Embolism etiology
Recurrence
Risk Assessment
Thrombophilia complications
Venous Thrombosis etiology
Anticoagulants therapeutic use
Pulmonary Embolism drug therapy
Secondary Prevention methods
Venous Thrombosis drug therapy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1750-8460
Volume :
76
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25671470
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2015.76.2.72
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