Periprocedural interruption of anticoagulation in patients with cancer‐associated venous thromboembolism: An analysis of thrombotic and bleeding outcomes

Essentials Patients with cancer-associated VTE frequently undergo invasive procedures. Data on the perioperative interruption of anticoagulation for cancer-associated VTE are lacking. Patients with cancer-associated VTE experience high post-operative VTE and major bleeding rates. This patient population may warrant close follow-up after invasive procedures. BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer are at high risk for venous thromboembolic events. …