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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