Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3333983 | Seminars in Hematology | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The association between venous thromboembolism (VTE) and malignancy is well established. Recent interest has focused on standards of care for prophylaxis, diagnosis, and treatment of malignancy-associated thrombosis. Anticoagulant management in cancer patients has unique complexities such as prolonged hospitalization, extensive surgeries, extended periods of inactivity, indwelling central venous catheters (CVC), thrombocytopenia, and pro-thrombotic medications. Here we will explore current recommendations for various specific clinical scenarios for cancer-associated thromboses. We will make evidence-based recommendations wherever possible; however, several of the scenarios here were included because pertinent high-quality evidence does not exist.
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Authors
David Garcia, Dulcinea Quintana,