Venous thromboembolism
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Other information on HemOnc.org regarding management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) include:
- Deep veins and superficial veins in the arms and legs
- Hypercoagulable state (thrombophilia) evaluation
- Compression stockings and sleeves for management and prophylaxis against postphlebitic (postthrombotic) syndrome[1]
Provoked VTE
Unprovoked VTE
Treatments
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
- Argatroban (Acova)
- Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
- Dalteparin (Fragmin)
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
- Fondaparinux (Arixtra)
- Heparin
- Lepirudin (Refludan)
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Tinzaparin (Innohep) (withdrawn from US market)
- Warfarin (Coumadin)
References
- ACCP Chest Guidelines - Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th edition (2012)
- Bleeding risk on anticoagulation: HAS-BLED; HEMORR2HAGES