Journal article
DOACs vs LMWHs in hospitalized medical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis that informed 2018 ASH guidelines
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a relatively frequent complication in hospitalized patients, especially in those with risk factors. The benefit of using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for prevention is controversial. This systematic review was performed as part of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) guidelines on VTE, developed in partnership with McMaster University. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and …
Authors
Neumann I; Izcovich A; Zhang Y; Rada G; Kahn SR; Spencer F; Rezende S; Dentali F; Bauer K; Morgano GP
Journal
Blood Advances, Vol. 4, No. 7, pp. 1512–1517
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
April 14, 2020
DOI
10.1182/bloodadvances.2019000840
ISSN
2473-9529