Journal article
Clinical Risk Factors and Timing of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism During the Initial 3 Months of Anticoagulant Therapy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), identifying clinical risk factors for recurrence during the initial 3 months of anticoagulant therapy and knowledge of the time course of recurrence may help clinicians decide about the frequency of clinical surveillance and the appropriateness of outpatient treatment.
METHODS: Analysis of a randomized controlled trial database involving 1021 patients with VTE (750 with deep vein …
Authors
Douketis JD; Foster GA; Crowther MA; Prins MH; Ginsberg JS
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 160, No. 22, pp. 3431–3436
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
December 11, 2000
DOI
10.1001/archinte.160.22.3431
ISSN
2168-6106