Year 2009,
Volume: 14 Issue: 2, 69 - 72, 14.01.2013
Abstract
Abstract. Making a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis requires both clinical assessment and objective testing. Once a patient is diagnosed with an acute deep vein thrombosis, low-molecular- weight heparin is the agent of choice for initial therapy and oral anticoagulant therapy is the standard for long-term secondary prophylaxis. Therapy should continue for at least 3 months; the decision to continue treatment beyond 3 months is made by weighing the risks of recurrent thrombosis and anticoagulant related bleeding, and is influenced by patient preference.
Key words: Thrombosis, vein, management
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References
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Year 2009,
Volume: 14 Issue: 2, 69 - 72, 14.01.2013
Abstract
References
- Gould MK, Dembitzer AD, Sanders GD, et al. Low-molecular-weight heparins compared with unfractionated heparin for treatment of acute deep venous thrombosis. A cost-effectiveness analysis. Ann Intern Med 1999; 130: 789-799.
- Weitz JI. Low-molecular-weight heparins. N Engl J Med 1997; 337: 688-698.
- Harrison L, Johnston M, Massicotte MP, et al Comparison of 5-mg and 10-mg loading doses in initiation of warfarin therapy. Ann Intern Med 1997; 126: 133-136.
- Ansell J, Hirsh J, Dalen J, et al. Managing oral anticoagulant therapy. Chest 2001; 119: 22S-38S.
- Levine MN, Raskob G, Landefeld S, et al. Hemorrhagic complications of anticoagulant treatment. Chest 2001; 119: 108S-121S.
- Kearon C, Gent M, Hirsh J, et al. A comparison of three months of anticoagulation with extended anticoagulation for a first episode of idiopathic venous thromboembolism. N Engl J Med 1999; 340: 901-907.
- Schulman S, Rhedin AS, Lindmarker P, et al. A comparison of six weeks with six months of oral anticoagulant therapy after a first episode of venous thromboembolism. Duration of Anticoagulation Trial Study Group. N Engl J Med 1995; 332: 1661-1665.
- Agnelli G, Prandoni P, Santamaria MG, et al. Three months versus one year of oral anticoagulant therapy for idiopathic deep venous thrombosis. Warfarin Optimal Duration Italian Trial Investigators. N Engl J Med 2001; 345: 165-169.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Letter to the Editor |
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| Publication Date | January 14, 2013 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2009 Volume: 14 Issue: 2 |