Journal article
Long-Term Risk of Major Bleeding after Discontinuing Anticoagulation for Unprovoked Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The long-term risk of major bleeding after discontinuing anticoagulant therapy for a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) is uncertain.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence of major bleeding up to 5 years after discontinuing anticoagulation for a first unprovoked VTE.
Authors
Khan F; Rahman A; Tritschler T; Carrier M; Kearon C; Weitz JI; Schulman S; Couturaud F; Becattini C; Agnelli G
Journal
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 122, No. 07, pp. 1186–1197
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
July 2022
DOI
10.1055/a-1690-8728
ISSN
0340-6245