Clinical Use of the Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Cancer Patients : Focus on the Improved Patient Outcomes
Joint Authors
Robins, H. Ian
Chao, Bo H.
Leal, Ticiana
Lepeak, Lisa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Patients with malignant neoplastic diseases represent a high-risk population relative to thromboembolic disease.
With the advent of improved and accessible diagnostic technology, for example, ultrasound and/or spiral CT scans, timely diagnosis of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) is readily accomplished.
The introduction of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) approximately two decades ago (in contrast to unfractionated heparin and vitamin K antagonists) has provided a class of agents with a favorable therapeutic index.
In the review to follow, the literature regarding the use of LMWH in oncologic patient populations is summarized.
Topics addressed include prophylaxis, and treatment as well as consideration of the potential anti-neoplastic properties of this class of drugs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chao, Bo H.& Lepeak, Lisa& Leal, Ticiana& Robins, H. Ian. 2011. Clinical Use of the Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Cancer Patients : Focus on the Improved Patient Outcomes. Thrombosis،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chao, Bo H.…[et al.]. Clinical Use of the Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Cancer Patients : Focus on the Improved Patient Outcomes. Thrombosis No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chao, Bo H.& Lepeak, Lisa& Leal, Ticiana& Robins, H. Ian. Clinical Use of the Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Cancer Patients : Focus on the Improved Patient Outcomes. Thrombosis. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479056