Title
Treatment and Long-Term Management of Venous Thromboembolism
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Clin Lab Med
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism covers a range of conditions from deep vein thrombosis to pulmonary embolism. Treatment aims to alleviate symptoms, minimize acute morbidity and mortality by preventing the extension or potentially fatal embolization of the initial thrombus, and avoid post-thrombotic syndrome. Anticoagulant therapy is the mainstay of treatment, but treatment decisions and the choice of an appropriate anticoagulation agent are modified according to the predisposition for venous thromboembolism, the site and extent of thrombus, the presence or absence of symptomatic embolism, and patient's bleeding risk. Newer oral anticoagulants have been developed to overcome the drawbacks of other agents, improve patient care, and simplify and improve management.
Volume Number
34
Issue Number
3
Pages
519-36
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/08/30
Status
Faculty; Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
General Internal Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.cll.2014.06.011