Journal article
Risk of recurrence after venous thromboembolism in men and women: patient level meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of sex on the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism in all patients and in patients with venous thromboembolism that was unprovoked or provoked (by non-hormonal factors). Data source Comprehensive search of electronic databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) until July 2010, supplemented by review of conference abstracts and contact with content experts.
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Authors
Douketis J; Tosetto A; Marcucci M; Baglin T; Cosmi B; Cushman M; Kyrle P; Poli D; Tait RC; Iorio A
Journal
The BMJ, Vol. 342, No. feb24 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
February 24, 2011
DOI
10.1136/bmj.d813
ISSN
0959-8138