Journal article
Extended DOAC therapy in patients with VTE and potential risk of recurrence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Guidelines recommend at least 3 months of anticoagulation for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Evidence supporting indefinite anticoagulation exists in certain conditions; however, for many patients, uncertainty regarding when to discontinue anticoagulation persists.
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of extended direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) therapy in patients with VTE and clinical uncertainty regarding …
Authors
Ebraheem M; Alzahrani I; Crowther M; Rochwerg B; Almakadi M
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 18, No. 9, pp. 2308–2317
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2020
DOI
10.1111/jth.14949
ISSN
1538-7933