Quick Take Apixaban to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Cancer

Quick Take: Apixaban to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Cancer

06:00 EST 16 Dec 2018 | 2 Minute Medicine

The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is significantly increased in patients with active cancer. While parenteral prophylactic anticoagulation has been shown to reduce the risk of VTE in cancer patients, its use is associated with an increased risk of major bleeding and the inconvenience of daily injections. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) offer important advantages over […]

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