Journal article
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in 2020 and Beyond
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cause of vascular mortality worldwide and comprises deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). In this review, we discuss how an understanding of VTE epidemiology and the results of thromboprophylaxis trials have shaped the current approach to VTE prevention. We will discuss modern thromboprophylaxis as it pertains to genetic risk factors, exogenous hormonal therapies, …
Authors
Nicholson M; Chan N; Bhagirath V; Ginsberg J
Journal
Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 9, No. 8,
Publisher
MDPI
DOI
10.3390/jcm9082467
ISSN
2077-0383