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Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism : What Is the Risk and How to Prevent It
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) that includes deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism is a frequent, severe, and potentially lethal disease.
After a first episode, VTE has a strong tendency to recur.
While VTE is an acute disease, it may have variable outcomes in early and late phases after initial presentation.
Furthermore, the incidence of late, clinically important consequences (postthrombotic syndrome and/or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) increases in case of recurrent events.
The aims of the present review are (i) to analyze the incidence and risk factors for recurrence of VTE (either those related to the type of first thrombotic event or to the patients), the risks associated with occurrence of recurrent events, and the problems linked to the diagnosis, not always easy, of recurrent events; (ii) to discuss whether or not it is possible to predict the individual risk of recurrence after a first event, by stratifying patients at high or low risk of recurrence, and how this can influence their treatment; (iii) to comment what the current guidelines and guidance suggest/recommend about anticoagulant treatment after a first VTE event and, finally, to propose practical indications on how to manage individual patients affected by VTE.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Palareti, Gualtiero. 2012. Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism : What Is the Risk and How to Prevent It. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468460
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Palareti, Gualtiero. Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism : What Is the Risk and How to Prevent It. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468460
American Medical Association (AMA)
Palareti, Gualtiero. Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism : What Is the Risk and How to Prevent It. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-468460
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468460