Journal article
Direct oral anticoagulants for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are an emerging treatment option for patients with cancer and acute venous thromboembolism (VTE), but studies have reported inconsistent results. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the efficacy and safety of DOACs and low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) in these patients. MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and conference proceedings were searched to identify …
Authors
Mulder FI; Bosch FTM; Young AM; Marshall A; McBane RD; Zemla TJ; Carrier M; Kamphuisen PW; Bossuyt PMM; Büller HR
Journal
Blood, Vol. 136, No. 12, pp. 1433–1441
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
September 17, 2020
DOI
10.1182/blood.2020005819
ISSN
0006-4971