A systematic review on post-discharge venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients with COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE), not only during hospitalization but also after discharge, raising concerns about anticoagulant (AC) use for post-discharge COVID-19 patients. We aimed to systematically review the current literature on the possible benefits or risks regarding extended thromboprophylaxis.

Main body

We searched related databases from December 1, 2019, to October 6, 2022, including studies on the necessity, duration, and selection of the ideal AC regarding extended thromboprophylaxis for post-discharge COVID-19 patients. The screening of the selected databases led to 18 studies and 19 reviews and guidelines. Studies included 52,927 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, with 19.25% receiving extended thr

SUBMITTER: Amani-Beni R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10439090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature