| Literature DB >> 22475288 |
Caroline Piatek1, Casey L O'Connell, Howard A Liebman.
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with cancer. Although much is known about the factors that contribute to VTE risk, pre-emptive therapy in high-risk populations is clearly indicated in only a few clinical situations. Low-molecular-weight heparin is still the recommended class of anticoagulants for cancer-associated VTE. Management of VTE in patients with renal failure, hemorrhagic brain metastases, thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy remains challenging with few safe and effective alternatives. Novel oral agents are currently being investigated and may play a role in the future in the treatment of cancer-associated VTE.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22475288 PMCID: PMC4435973 DOI: 10.1586/ehm.11.86
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Hematol ISSN: 1747-4094 Impact factor: 2.929