The effect of the duration of anticoagulation and other risk factors on the recurrence of venous thromboembolisms. Duration of Anticoagulation Study Group.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In order to find the optimal balance of anticoagulation, avoiding recurrent events as well as major hemorrhage, it is important to know the impact of different risk factors over time. METHODS: Based on a randomized, multicenter trial on different durations of anticoagulation after a first episode of venous thromboembolism, the probability of recurrence over 6 years of follow-up was analyzed. The contribution of the site of the …

Authors

Schulman S

Journal

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift, Vol. 149, No. 2-4, pp. 66–69

Publication Date

1999

ISSN

0043-5341

Associated Experts

Sam Schulman

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 3202 Clinical Sciences

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Antibodies, Anticardiolipin Anticoagulants Bandages Combined Modality Therapy Drug Administration Schedule Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Recurrence Risk Factors Thromboembolism