Journal article
The Relation Between the Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Response and Recurrence in Patients With Venous Thrombosis Treated With Continuous Intravenous Heparin
Abstract
BACKGROUND: It is unknown whether the true risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) is increased in patients with proximal deep vein thrombosis who are treated with continuous intravenous heparin and fail to reach a therapeutic activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) within 24 to 48 hours of initiation of treatment.
METHODS: To compare the risk of recurrent VTE in patients with early subtherapeutic APTT results and those with APTT …
Authors
Anand S; Ginsberg JS; Kearon C; Gent M; Hirsh J
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 156, No. 15, pp. 1677–1681
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
August 12, 1996
DOI
10.1001/archinte.1996.00440140107010
ISSN
2168-6106