Anticoagulation for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer

2014127 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Elie A. Akl · American University of Beirut

Lara A Kahale · American University of Beirut

Ignacio Neumann · Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Holger J. Schünemann · McMaster University

Abstract

LMWH is possibly superior to UFH in the initial treatment of VTE in patients with cancer. Additional trials focusing on patient-important outcomes will further inform the questions addressed in this review.

Topics & Keywords

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006649.pub6

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