The Challenge of Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Patients-Balancing the Thrombotic and Bleeding Risks
Journal
Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Potpara, Tatjana S
DOI
10.1055/s-0038-1667151
Abstract
The incidence of cancer-related venous thromboembolism
(VTE) is high, has increased in recent decades (likely owing to
better awareness of the syndrome, diagnostic improvements
and better treatment strategies with longer survival of cancer
patients) and is associated with increased risk of recurrent
events and high mortality.
(VTE) is high, has increased in recent decades (likely owing to
better awareness of the syndrome, diagnostic improvements
and better treatment strategies with longer survival of cancer
patients) and is associated with increased risk of recurrent
events and high mortality.