articleBlood AdvancesOct 2, 2020GOLD OA

American Society of Hematology 2020 Guidelines for Management of Venous Thromboembolism: Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

TLThomas L. OrtelINIgnacio NeumannWAWalter AgenoRJRebecca J. BeythNPNathan P. Clark

Duke University · Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile · +17 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), occurs in ∼1 to 2 individuals per 1000 each year, corresponding to ∼300 000 to 600 000 events in the United States annually.

Objective

These evidence-based guidelines from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) intend to support patients, clinicians, and others in decisions about treatment of VTE.

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Guideline
  • Deep vein
  • Thrombosis
  • Warfarin
  • Venous thromboembolism
  • Venous thrombosis
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