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Scoring System Predicts Recurrent VTE Risk in Cancer Patients
Scoring System Predicts Recurrent VTE Risk in Cancer Patients
N Osterweil
20101106
2010 Dec 6
Elsevier Global Medical News
Scoring System Predicts Recurrent VTE Risk in Cancer Patients
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Dec 6, N Osterweil
ORLANDO (EGMN) - Among patients with cancer-associated thrombosis, women and those with lung cancer or a history of at least one venous thromboembolic event are at significantly increased risk for recurrent emboli and may require prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin or more aggressive anticoagulation, investigators have reported.In contrast, patients with stage I malignancies or breast cancer are at relatively low risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence and may need...