RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt
T1 VTE: Treatment, Prevention of Recurrence, Thrombolysis
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 45
SP 24
OP 25
DO 10.1177/155989771445009
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/45/24.abstract
AB Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common problem, at a prevalence of 1 to 2 VTEs per 1000 patients, with an in-hospital fatality rate of up to 12%. This article discusses novel oral anticoagulants that have become available for treatment over the past 5 years, the prevention of recurrent VTE, and thrombolytic therapy for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.